Portal is open....more than thirty entered as of 9:30 AM today
Posted by ATL We've already got more than 30 players in the portal and it's not even 9:30 am.
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on March 18, 2024, 10:34:21Duke's Mark Mitchell to Mizzou. Gross*
Posted by UofIL6
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Previous MessageAcademics driven decision. Wanted a diploma from a good school.
Posted by osklister
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Well played. Maybe they have an architecture school*
Posted by Chicago1995
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(no subject)
Posted by Chicago1995
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You have to wonder what the NIL/pay difference must be to go from Duke contributor
Posted by UofIL6
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More than just NIL going on there
Posted by Chicago1995
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Xavier wing enters portal
Posted by jdl NEWS: Xavier sophomore guard Desmond Claude is entering the transfer portal, he tells @On3sports.
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I don't know, close to Shannon's usage rate with Harmon's shot efficiency. *
Posted by larue33
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UConn needs to reload some; maybe a player in any guy from CT?*
Posted by Potomac
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I've always wanted an X-wing*
Posted by Sammich
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I'm more of a Tie Fighter man myself.
Posted by osklister
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brad sturdy expects us to be involved here. *
Posted by assassin
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Xavier's gonna get Ryan Conwell, too.
Posted by Kajagoogoo
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Chicago St's Wesley Cardet Jr*
Posted by UofIL6
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Max Shulga - this highlight clip is so Domask-y
Posted by OB25
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Sounds like Kentucky for this guy.
Posted by Kajagoogoo
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I'll add this here...Title IX: Athletes can play amid sexual misconduct inquiries
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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FedEx announces multi-year NIL fund for Memphis athletics, $5MM a year
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Not ideal timing for us if you believe David Jones is going to be a target for us
Posted by OB25
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It's probably coming from sponsorship/marketing, and can be justified
Posted by longsnapper
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Won’t be long until college jerseys have corporate sponsors *
Posted by uofi1998
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THey've also pulled back dramatically on their NASCAR sponsorship spend, so it's probably a net gain
Posted by Illiniphil
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Trollman Hawkins strikes again
Posted by OB25
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Chances he stays? I'm in the "So you're telling me there's a chance" area *
Posted by ibdoc
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Love Coleman but don't think he's an nba player. He'd fill a huge role on this team
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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LEGEND*
Posted by LeatherneckIllini
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He's #87 on The Athletic's latest draft board
Posted by jdl
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What’s the knock on Shannon to put him that low?
Posted by DT
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Age mostly*
Posted by snipes824
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the UConn game
Posted by Poldark "He's jealous of detlef."
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Age and his case still pending*
Posted by bjl63
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Assists and rebounds, mostly just scored and played defense.*
Posted by Illini Guy
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Kenny Payne brought in as associate HC at Arkansas, and no indication of Pope keeping Antigua
Posted by OB25
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I hate to be that guy but I know for a fact that as of tonight it’s done
Posted by illini21
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You've kinda adopted loving hating to be that guy *
Posted by opey8
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Wow nice*
Posted by snipes824
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+Boogie Fland?*
Posted by Illini Guy
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Lots of smoke so I believe you. Still waiting to dance until something more official*
Posted by OWWDig
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Very nice. I think his connections will be much needed in this portal class*
Posted by OB25
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Assuming true. What an upgrade. And having OA and Anderson on the same staff is big time*
Posted by UofIL6
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Dainja, Harris, and Hansberry are it for us so far? Are we expecting more?
Posted by ibdoc
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Wouldn’t be surprised at all if Goode leaves, who knows with Rodgers
Posted by OB25
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I thought Harris was coming back*
Posted by RSMBob
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Nope...left after Chester Frazier announcement.*
Posted by JFG
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And 99% following Chester to WVU.*
Posted by Illiniphil
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So…are there any remaining portal orphans we are targeting, or have they all been adopted by now?*
Posted by bbonb
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Portal doesn't close until May 1
Posted by jdl
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And uncommitted / decommitted 24s can happen any time*
Posted by Potomac
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Reed Sheppard going pro.
Posted by assassin
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I imagine it'd be odd to be a WVU fan. Chester is bringing Sincere and Amani in for OVs this wknd
Posted by UofIL6
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They were pretty bad last year. I think Amani is probably a solid player
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Chucky Hepburn to the portal. Can we please do some light tampering with Blackwell?*
Posted by OB25
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*trundles over to Badgermaniac*
Posted by jdl
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Yes, would take Blackwell in a heartbeat*
Posted by Blazer
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Ryan Blackwell?? Does he still have eligibility left? *
Posted by osklister
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Same. He's by far the badger with the most potential*
Posted by Taz Being an Illini fan is a goddamn curse.*
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And has Illinois ties.....just sayin'.*
Posted by Illiniphil
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I could be making this up, but I swear in the back of my mind I have some recolleciton
Posted by Blazer
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I choose to believe this (re: Antigua)
Posted by OB25
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Is Toledo the Portal Master fake? He's on X saying OA already done deal *
Posted by aimlessillini
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I would take random anonymous accounts with a hefty grain of salt
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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And Mike Boynton now official at Michigan, so scratch that option off the list.
Posted by OB25
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Wasn't Isaac Chew on the job for a month here before Missouri hired him?
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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I imagine he can name his price as an assistant *
Posted by uofi1998
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Storr to KU
Posted by assassin
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I can honestly say: I didn't want him*
Posted by GMAW
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Initially I did... but after it became what it did, I didn't care anymore.
Posted by uofi1998
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good.*
Posted by Poldark "He's jealous of detlef."
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Well, bye *
Posted by uofi1998
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Well shit. I'm actually ok with this, but without Storr, Maddox was a must
Posted by Blazer
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Storr shot a combined 11/32 against us this season. He’s a good player but I’m fine not mortgaging
Posted by meanjeans
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I don't question the talent. But I do think there were potential chemistry/locker room issues*
Posted by Blazer
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Have to wonder if he would have stuck around had his original commitment to us held up *
Posted by jdl
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No one has come out and said this but I feel like the ideal plan now is to get Antigua…
Posted by OB25
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And Domask + Coleman*
Posted by ab75
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We truly are Second Chance U *
Posted by jdl
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If they get Antigua I would think Boogie Fland would be an option
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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all name team all-american, though
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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Still hoping for a Cam Christie portal.....*
Posted by Blazer
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Even with Maddox you'd probably need another guy
Posted by jdl
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Maddox announcing live on the Field of 68 YouTube channel today at 3 eastern
Posted by jdl 🚨NEWS🚨
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Eff off with the announcement ceremony IMO. Before NIL, announcing college choice where you’re
Posted by meanjeans Now you’re all just paid mercenaries. You’re going to get paid more than 99% of the country to play basketball next year. Read the room. One of the unexpectedly nice things about NIL so far is that the recruiting bullshittery seems to have dropped precipitously
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What are we thinking here? Xavier?*
Posted by uofi1998
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That is the choice *
Posted by jdl
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my sources say Xavier
Posted by bbonb
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Yes*
Posted by illini21
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That's the insider rumor*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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It indeed seems to be...*
Posted by uofi1998
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Virginia bill will allow schools to pay NIL directly to athletes
Posted by jdl Virginia’s governor signed the #NIL bill today.
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Leave Virginia alone. She's not like you, and me....
Posted by osklister
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excellent, then you can stop telling me to pay into this separate slush fund
Posted by ijustkrushalot
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I can’t see Bennett coaching after this year. This is so out of his comfort zone.*
Posted by LeatherneckIllini
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So is offense*
Posted by bjl63
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LOL, DGL’s hatred for Purdue fans is helping us keep him around out of spite
Posted by OB25
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Great stuff *
Posted by TarheelIllini
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haha. that's great *
Posted by Throwsize
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Drew Thewell goes to Iowa. *
Posted by BoCool FM radio broadcasts from the 60s through the 2000s.
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we're sending our love down Thewell*
Posted by Sammich
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Unlimited transfers are now officially official
Posted by jdl Council changes transfer rules, permits immediate eligibility for transfers who are academically eligible/in good standing at prev. school & meet progress-toward-degree requirements at new school.
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Contracts with buyouts, please.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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Feels like the inevitable conclusion.
Posted by illini
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I mean if you are in good academic standing and theoretically would otherwise be able to transfer
Posted by DocWalk20
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what about mid year transfers?*
Posted by biclops
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10-day contracts*
Posted by bbonb
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Call up from the “minors” for stretch run*
Posted by Potomac
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Re: what about mid game transfers?*
Posted by jdl
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it’ll be like pro wrestling. just after tipoff Johnson will take off his Illinois jersey to reveal
Posted by biclops
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Ugh. *
Posted by assassin
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we need another big man with the transfer of Hansberry. A 5 type*
Posted by Tooldresser
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Such as Cliff Omoruyi*
Posted by Tooldresser
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I was operating on the assumption that Morez would be a 5 for us
Posted by DT
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Morez should be mostly a 5 but I’d be surprised if they plan to play him starter minutes.
Posted by OB25
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I think Morez starts regardless, but I don't think he can play starters' minutes even if they intend
Posted by Blazer
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I’m surprised they weren’t more interested in Payne from Minnesota
Posted by CWR10
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Prior bad experience with centers named Payne.*
Posted by DT
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I didn't watch many of his games, but he seemed like a total beast against us. Would take*
Posted by UofIL6
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yes,*
Posted by Tooldresser
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In his interview at the Coaches vs Cancer thing, Underwood mentioned going after more shooting
Posted by biclops
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Underwood mentions that Chet got a title bump from WV. Probably a pay bump too
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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From what I read on a WVU forum, the pay bump seems unlikely.
Posted by larue33
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Read my mind, UNDY.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Need a rim protector, in particular... not just another 6'9 guy. We have those already.*
Posted by uofi1998
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Lane Kiffin out here playing chess
Posted by HamptonSki
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What fun it must be to go to school at Ole Miss*
Posted by illini21
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Not if you’re from the north. 350 lb Bubba from Hattiesburg will be getting chicks over you.*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Ole Miss, ASU, USC have to be on the Mount Rushmore
Posted by bbonb
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My hearing doctor was born in britain
Posted by Sounder
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What about your deaf doctor?*
Posted by DocWalk20
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Harry Potter transferring to Nebrasketball.
Posted by DocWalk20
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one point griffithsdor*
Posted by lcubed
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At Nebraska, it’s more like Losegardium Leviosa, amirite?*
Posted by DT
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In the great names portal there’s also Braxton Hicks (fb)*
Posted by GhostofPokeyStixPast
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Weird thought -- do roster limits mean anything in the age of NIL?
Posted by Quiz
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Conceptually yes, but who are you paying to be the 14th, 15th, etc. spot on the team?*
Posted by UofIL6
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Full line changes every 10 minutes *
Posted by biclops
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Wow, Jeremy Roach transferring from Duke for his 5th year.*
Posted by OB25
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We got sick of waiting for WVU, Underwood makes the Chester departure official to Werner*
Posted by OB25
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Some fun names on the hot board. It's nice to be relevant again*
Posted by jayd
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My gut says Antigua is using us for financial leverage again*
Posted by OB25
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I'm fine with that. I like a lot of the other names just as much
Posted by jayd
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The same Boynton who was just hired by Michigan?*
Posted by biclops
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Yes*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Agreed. I kind of like the idea of Adam Cohen*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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If any of our guys get hurt, he’ll make sure they get a top dollar settlement.*
Posted by DT
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He is interesting. My only concern would be diversity among the staff, but with NIL,
Posted by UofIL6
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I miss Spackler’s updating Schollie grid*
Posted by OWWDig
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Any second spent projecting schollie slots out beyond 1 year is a second wasted.*
Posted by DT
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I basically was looking for this year. Agree with you*
Posted by OWWDig
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Talk to Roughy’s people*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Is that seriously what happened? Ugh*
Posted by OWWDig
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Booth to Illinois. *
Posted by uofi1998
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Nice.*
Posted by Toonces
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So what are our starters looking like?*
Posted by Tooldresser
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Boswell probably the only of the 5 spots that I’d say is locked in now*
Posted by OB25
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why should I be pumped about this?*
Posted by biclops
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You shouldnt*
Posted by Stu
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If you can swap your #58 guy with the #59 guy you do it.
Posted by Chuck Woodaby
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Hansel story: saw Calvin Booth and Brent Barry at a gym in DC
Posted by DT
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6’10” very long with an ability to hit 3s. Reminds me of Colman. Only 18
Posted by ibdoc
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Ability to hit threes might be a tad but generous. 29% on 118 attempts*
Posted by Mrap24
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Which is also Coleman-like. About equal to his best season from 3 before this one*
Posted by gvibes
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He's young, skilled, and tall*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Can you imagine if Hawkins stays? He’d really help develop this kid*
Posted by ibdoc
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Colorado guard J'Vonne Hadley to Louisville
Posted by assassin
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That's HEAD-lee... *
Posted by osklister
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ok boomer*
Posted by assassin
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Ballo to Indiana. *
Posted by assassin
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Shit, that guy is kind of a beast, huh?*
Posted by gvibes
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He’s good defensively and can dunk, on the whole I’d still call it a downgrade from Ware though*
Posted by OB25
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for....1.2 million?
Posted by assassin
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I’m so damn happy for these kids*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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I’ve got zero problem with them getting their share; they deserve it
Posted by DT
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I assume it’s coming out of the typical athletic donations
Posted by snipes824
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Now that it’s in the open, the ADs can go to big boosters and get more money
Posted by illiniranger
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This. I love it for them and have the same questions.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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Indiana putting together a solid team*
Posted by Blazer
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Correction. They’re landing good players. TBD if that equals a good team.
Posted by CWR10
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still can't shoot though. Schutt would add, in theory*
Posted by assassin
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Damn, Hansberry going portaling per 247. Sucks but not a shock obviously.
Posted by OB25
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7 possible portal slots total is a lot to fill with quality players*
Posted by Potomac
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I doubt he’s the last player to leave either
Posted by OB25
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Yeah, this year I believe NC State was the only high major that made the tournament
Posted by Blazer
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are we bothering to recruit decommitted frosh to be?*
Posted by Potomac
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Can’t have been many schools that had 7 transfers, though
Posted by DT
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And once the norm is to have 3-4 a season.. *
Posted by jdl
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So Final 4, here we come*
Posted by ab75
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Wasn't he a Chet recruit?*
Posted by IlliniRunner
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Yes*
Posted by ATL
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Is the big man exodus a bit of a signal of what they think of Morez Johnson?
Posted by BradUnderwoodforprez
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it's so weird to me that we identified this kid early, put an enormous amount of resources into
Posted by John Coctostan
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I just assumed with Chet leaving all his guys would leave
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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It’s wild to me that they would all leave simply cuz of that
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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I don''t think it's wild at all. It's actually very common
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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I’m guessing this is more about him wanting to leave rather than being nudged
Posted by DT
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Doesn't have to be a direct nudge
Posted by jdl
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I tend to agree insofar that I think it's good for roster stability and program culture
Posted by Blazer
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Do we think BU wanted these guys to leave, or just wouldn’t guarantee them time*?
Posted by ab75
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No idea, and I don't read the insiders
Posted by Blazer
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Paradigm shifted quickly. I applaud our program for being out front of it.*
Posted by uofi1998
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Seems like it's a part of why Chester is moving on too
Posted by jdl
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right. the tough, 'everyday guys' was seemingly a BU thing too. it's almost like
Posted by John Coctostan
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What’s the other option, load up on HS kids I guess?*
Posted by ab75
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I'm not sure. again, i'm not saying BU is wrong. I'm just intrigued by the process of (possibly)
Posted by John Coctostan
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I agree we shouldn’t be nudging out Hansberry
Posted by ab75
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I'm starting to think of it just like HS recruiting
Posted by jdl And to think the Big Ten made a big deal about a "4 year guaranteed scholarship" as a selling point not that long ago...
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this is probably right. and the idea of improving say 5% at any position is now basically risk free
Posted by John Coctostan
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Seems to be the Purdue/Wisconsin/MSU model
Posted by jdl
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How ya gonna keep 'em down on the farm, after they've seen W. Laffy?? *
Posted by osklister
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agreed. i don't get it
Posted by Gene Parmesan
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What about the flip side though?
Posted by digs
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Don't think that's going to happen often
Posted by jdl
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Any predictive model would peg Moretti as a lock to leave.
Posted by DT
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Maybe we know the back issues could be a lingering thing thus limiting upside
Posted by Dilbert
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There’s a notable difference in how the football portalers and the basketball portalers are exiting
Posted by snipes824
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I couldn’t care less. Just win, baby.*
Posted by Ron McDon
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This kind of churn has been normal in football for many years
Posted by jdl
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I don’t follow football as closely. Are those guys being recruited over too?*
Posted by CWR10
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Yeah. All the guys who have entered the portal over the last week were 3rd stringers who have been
Posted by snipes824
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Doesn’t bother me. Trusting the staff until given a reason not to. Best of luck to him. *
Posted by uofi1998
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I mean Podz exists. I'm not suggesting Hansberry is going to be drafted next year but to say
Posted by John Coctostan
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The problem with blaming Brad for Podz
Posted by Blazer
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I agree, many don't
Posted by jdl
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Not sure I implied they're 100%. I just trust them.
Posted by uofi1998
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When BU was hired, we wen’t 11 years with 4 tournaments and no top 4 seeds
Posted by ab75
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lord.*
Posted by Ron McDon
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Not sure he'd ever be a top level starter but really liked his game
Posted by jdl
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Winning cures a lot of that sadness...but I am there with you. Gonna miss the
Posted by OWWDig
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For me these are all just kids. They are finally getting some power after many decades of being used
Posted by digs
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Well said, 100% agree*
Posted by Blazer
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I get what you're saying...which is why I said winning takes care of a lot of that.
Posted by OWWDig
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Everyone is assuming way too much as well.
Posted by digs
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Not only that, but we tried the freshman route
Posted by Blazer
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I'd have been more surprised if he stayed*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Booth vs. Hansberry will be an interesting one to track these next couple years*
Posted by OB25
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They very well could swap spots. I remember Shrewsberry at PSU was the main competition*
Posted by CWR10
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They mentioned a trade on the last II pod*
Posted by ATL
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1500!!!*
Posted by bbonb
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Football: LB Jared Badie to the Portal*
Posted by illini21
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Man, FB recruiting is such a crapshoot. He was one of our better signings, wasn’t he?*
Posted by OB25
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Will be interesting too see how the portal plays out in football
Posted by DT
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the number of P5 non QBs that level up to better P5 schools is pretty small
Posted by illiniranger
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i'll also say that the schedule now will be similar to the pre Nebraska B1G addition
Posted by illiniranger
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and to conclude that thought, we believed we had a punchers chance to win games in that era
Posted by illiniranger
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I spend a lot of time thinking about our "place" in the football world
Posted by ijustkrushalot
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i don't think an 18 team B1G will be around very long
Posted by illiniranger
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Conference realignment will not be good for the football team but look at all that TV money we got!*
Posted by gullit
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Let’s be honest, our place in the sport was pretty locked in even if realignment didn’t happen
Posted by OB25
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Still not sure on this. In 5 years an Illinois offer will have more value
Posted by JacobRDaugherty
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We are more valuable than a Miami (OH), Toledo, JMU or Troy offer
Posted by ijustkrushalot
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i think we are underselling how competitive ACC and B12 teams will remain
Posted by illiniranger
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better to be us than Washington State
Posted by Sammich
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We’ll never find peace with that, but it’s our realistic future. *
Posted by uofi1998
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Yeah we’ve been super competitive (mostly) for 3 years
Posted by snipes824
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I’ve always been a much bigger hoops fan, and a barely casual football fan…
Posted by DT
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My dream of us becoming Wisconsin Football died after the Purdue game last year
Posted by illini21
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If you schedule well and have decent NIL, you should still be able to compete
Posted by UofIL6
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Need to give coach room to breathe. Sad how many turned on Bielema last season*
Posted by JeffFrank
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also thought a lot about how the ladies BB team got a trophy this year
Posted by ijustkrushalot
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Agree with all of that.*
Posted by Ron McDon
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Bielema has done a pretty amazing job of retaining the talent that we don’t want to lose.
Posted by OB25
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Badie couldn't crack the 2 deep here
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Any news on Maddox visit?
Posted by jaycee
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Did we officially dodge the bullet on Storr? Isn't he still drifting out there
Posted by ibdoc
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I’m still hopeful, but recognize it’s unlikely*
Posted by ab75
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I think his demands are higher than we're willing to give
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Supposedly his girlfriend just announced her transfer to KU.*
Posted by Illiniphil
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is she hot?*
Posted by Poldark "He's jealous of detlef."
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Only a matter of time before we get the "Hearing that the visit went well" post from Piper*
Posted by illini21
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Not that I've heard...heard buzz that Xavier is after him heavily.*
Posted by JFG
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Just steal the Xavier coach who is recruiting him, ultimately for us.*
Posted by Illini Guy
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Jaden Schutt in portal
Posted by BradUnderwoodforprez
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Northwestern?*
Posted by CWR10
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At what level will he fit? Almost no record to go on*
Posted by Potomac
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He made 17 three pointers in a high school game*
Posted by GMAW
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I think that role was filled by the Davis kid... or at least I imagine that's the case*
Posted by uofi1998
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are people enjoying this?
Posted by memyselfandillini
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This years team was probably my favorite since 05-06 and the two best players were transfers
Posted by illini21
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honestly, I'm not far off from being fine with it:
Posted by ijustkrushalot
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I love the chaos. It’s entertaining*
Posted by CWR10
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Off-seasons/recruiting is much less enjoyable. I think seasons are somewhat less enjoyable but TBD
Posted by DT
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I find the recruiting/off-season to be much more enjoyable now actuslly.
Posted by OB25
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Apropos of nothing, 2 of the 4 multi year guys you mentioned from this team were also transfers
Posted by snipes824
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agree. it's also just generally an intriguing somewhat confusing way to build
Posted by John Coctostan
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Another thought—having a decent number of 1 and done kids didn’t kill fan interest…
Posted by DT
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Those fan bases have been used to winning big
Posted by jdl
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Agreed. At the end of the day it’s all about winning
Posted by snipes824
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Agree—that makes a difference both for fans, and also probably the caliber of the team.*
Posted by DT
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Yeah will be interesting to see how many of the multi year guys actually stay on
Posted by jdl
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It's certainly better than watching the big 4 pay the best players
Posted by WhitmansFolly
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I want to win a title.
Posted by illini
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Yes. Has helped me cut the cord on recruiting, focus on things more important.*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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I hate it but don't hate that we are good at it*
Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes
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Well said*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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100% this*
Posted by HeatMizer
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I like that we seem good at this*
Posted by Tooldresser
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Yes. We are transfer/NIL blue blood*
Posted by JeffFrank
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Not really but winning is fun and this is the world the sport resides in now *
Posted by MC
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Should be noted that our coach is taking the more extreme approach by choice
Posted by OB25
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All good points
Posted by Blazer
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It’s pretty much pro sports now
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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ItS how young kids view the nba
Posted by digs
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Yes. Very much so.
Posted by digs
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Undy says we don’t rebuild, we reload. Hard not to like that attitude.*
Posted by Toonces
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It blows
Posted by Stu
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Relative to the past, it sucks. But it is reality and we seem to be effective at it
Posted by UofIL6
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It’s terrible. The natural result of the unfair treatment of student athletes dam bursting
Posted by ATL
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also, we'vehad 2 seasons with the current system in place. This season was great. Last...not so much
Posted by IlliniRunner
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I am quite glad we aren’t one of the farm teams, for now*
Posted by Potomac
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Yeah, I cannot imagine what it's like being a lifelong fan of a MVC team in this era*
Posted by Blazer
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I have a lot of Wazzu people in my life in various ways... I will let you fill in the blank.
Posted by uofi1998
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yeah, this is gonna have some serious downstream negative impacts on mid and low majors
Posted by IlliniRunner
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yep. One thing that makes college athletics great is seeing kids develop and flourish
Posted by IlliniRunner
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Players want freedom. More power to them
Posted by Blazer
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You know, I assumed I would hate it, but it's kind of fun
Posted by Blazer
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It kinda sucks *
Posted by jdl
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It's a bit of a downer, but over the counter money transfers is better for the team
Posted by gvibes
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Everyone can cheat now that it's out in the open
Posted by Blazer
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It is the new reality. I'm either going to roll with it or not follow anymore. *
Posted by Tuscy
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It’s fine. We seem to be doing well at it and I root for the laundry, so it’s fine.
Posted by voiceofreason
|
I don’t like Sincere and Dain leaving.
Posted by JFG
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It’s worked out pretty well so far. So, sure.*
Posted by Ron McDon
|
it's not a downer for me because we're good at it
Posted by snipes824
|
Hell, even rooting for Matthew Mayer had its moments*
Posted by Blazer
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Like two of them.*
Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes
|
There's players that I like, such as TSJ or Domask or Feliz. But there's players that I love
Posted by IlliniRunner
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Not really.
Posted by larue33
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they gotta be able to justify to a court that you can't transfer every year willy nilly
Posted by assassin
|
Given Illinois' stature in today's CBB landscape, I love it.
Posted by uofi1998
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BAMM in the portal era. LOL.*
Posted by Ron McDon
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Can you imagine Weber and Price portaling?*
Posted by ArtVandelay
|
We’d have a D3 team*
Posted by LeatherneckIllini
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And not even a top tier D3 team at that. It'd be mid-pack.*
Posted by illinibone
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It beats the alternative*
Posted by AintHatin
|
The big 7’2” dude from Kentucky (Ivisic) has crystal balls for Arkansas rolling in.
Posted by OB25
|
Yet it seems he committed to Arkansas*
Posted by Dilbert
|
Piper CB for Carey Booth to Illinois. *
Posted by uofi1998
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I watched 0 minutes of ND this year, but his highlights are Coleman-esque skills*
Posted by Desert
|
Seems like some longer time potential, but not exactly the immediate production archetype
Posted by gvibes
|
Freshman-to-sophomore jump is ofetn a pretty good one.
Posted by uofi1998
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Yeah, I think I'm good with this*
Posted by gvibes
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He's also young. Still only 18*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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DWWH?*
Posted by bbonb
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I thought we'd try for more experience / readiness to play inside some*
Posted by Potomac
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I’m guessing we don’t get Maddox, but if we do get him in addition to Booth…
Posted by OB25
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Is there any reasonable chance that Hawkins returns?
Posted by GMAW
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if he were to return... and i know shit about it. he would be among the biggest Illini legends *
Posted by Throwsize
|
Everyone seems to just talk about it as if it’s a coin flip based on draft feedback.
Posted by OB25
|
not long ago the conventional wisdom was draft or elsewhere
Posted by biclops
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I’ve never seen that idea mentioned anywhere other than here.
Posted by OB25
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there was also the interview where he said he felt the E8 game was his last in an IL uniform
Posted by biclops
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The “elsewhere” part is the only thing I’m saying I haven’t really heard mentioned.
Posted by OB25
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gotcha, thanks*
Posted by biclops
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I'm kind of disappointed we haven't heard more about Garrison
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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I think we end up with Morez and potentially DGL starting next year
Posted by ATL
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I'd love to be wrong, but I just don't see DGL as a starter on an upper division team
Posted by GMAW
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thank you. i'm not sure where all of this anointing of this marginal player is coming from*
Posted by suburbanmyth --not your father's republican party
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probably from Podz*
Posted by memyselfandillini
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Yeah, I wanted him to be a microwave type scorer but the shooting needs work.
Posted by OB25
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NM, duplicate*
Posted by OB25
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Would be nice to pair this with an Antigua hire given his success developing bigs*
Posted by illini21
|
Werner & Piper talked to the AZ 247 guy about Boswell
Posted by biclops
|
Iowa PG Perkins to Missouri
Posted by biclops
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Just can't get enough of losing to Illinois.*
Posted by uofi1998
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I'm kinda terrified of Mizzou next year.*
Posted by JFG
|
This new era is so weird, a rival having a highly ranked high school class doesn’t worry me at all
Posted by OB25
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The momentum of the elite 8 combined with the last week of portal cannot be overstated
Posted by meanjeans And we did it IMMEDIATELY. No languishing through the summer wondering what's going on. No opening for negative recruiting against us.
|
I really think we are at the front end of a golden age of Illini hoops.
Posted by uofi1998
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They'll be talented, but still pretty young. If we land our expected portal targets, we should
Posted by UofIL6
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That said, cancel our football series immediately*
Posted by UofIL6
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Yes
Posted by bjl63
|
Why?
Posted by uofi1998
|
Trilly Donovan says on his discord that we are trying to get Antigua back as Chester’s replacement.*
Posted by OB25
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Fuck yeah *
Posted by jdl
|
co fuck yeah *
Posted by Throwsize
|
Poster on another board reminded of another intriguing Antigua connection
Posted by OB25
|
Dude looks like he's 37 years old*
Posted by ATL
|
Rum will do that to you*
Posted by bbonb
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I guess I need to drink more rum since I would love to look 37.*
Posted by Tuscy
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That was dick Clark’s secret, I understand *
Posted by ATL
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just stay out of his locker*
Posted by Sammich
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Rhymin' and Stealin' in a dunkin' state*
Posted by LWillhite
|
he’ll be on the last train to littyville*
Posted by biclops
|
TA + Antigua are some serious movers and shakers
Posted by CWR10
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Great big man coach*
Posted by gvibes
|
And if he wanted to bring Bradshaw or Ivisic with him to fill our hole at the 5, that would be fine*
Posted by OB25
|
Welp, Bradshaw just committed to Ohio State. That sucks*
Posted by OB25
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Big Z actually makes a lot of sense next to Morez. I don’t think he’s known for his D though*
Posted by CWR10
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I know it's all about transfers nowadays but I wouldn't mind this kid
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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only 16 years old (17 in July) if that matters*
Posted by Potomac
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Oh yeah that would definitely work too.
Posted by OB25
|
I had a similar thought
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
|
I thought Morez was a TA guy?*
Posted by UofIL6
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Yeah. I thought Morez committed as a freshman. He committed as soph*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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I also wouldn’t be surprised if this development means we reset on a few portal targets
Posted by CWR10
|
because of how he works with bigs or because he might put others in play for Illinois?*
Posted by Potomac
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More the latter but a bit of both. I suspect he’d want some say*
Posted by CWR10
|
Brad said nice public words when he left
Posted by Potomac
|
So Cal might be stuck with Chin?*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
|
In the immortal words of giorgi bezhanishvili
Posted by ATL
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Sincere Harris back to the portal
Posted by OrangeSox
|
ah Man! I was hoping for him with a little set shot*
Posted by Tooldresser
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Good luck to him. But meh.*
Posted by Ron McDon
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i'm more bothered by this cuz of his post last week implying he was returning
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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The coach who recruited him was still here at that time*
Posted by snipes824
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I mean, I think he had that talk with the coaching staff*
Posted by ATL
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I think he probably did want to come back
Posted by illini21
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I figured DGL would be the one to run off before Sencire.*
Posted by voiceofreason
|
DGL ceiling so much higher*
Posted by ab75
|
Disagree, but we’ll find out. He’s a shrimp and I’m not sold on his high arc 3pt
Posted by voiceofreason
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that may mean the staff is quite confident in landing another excellent guard after Boswell*
Posted by Potomac
|
Maddox leaving Louisville without committing is a good sign*
Posted by CWR10
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My guess is it has more to do with Chet leaving. I expect Amani to leave too*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Yeah guessing that played into it as well*
Posted by illini21
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Somebody had to go it seems. Good luck to him but if this means DGL and Moretti stay
Posted by Toonces
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wanna be the first to congratulate him on being a 2025 lottery pick*
Posted by John Coctostan
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Very replaceable in the portal era. Does he follow Chet now?*
Posted by UofIL6
|
West Virginia?*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Almost heaven*
Posted by OWWDig
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This bums me out. He’s a unique weapon on defense
Posted by CWR10
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He’s a short minutes defensive spark. And that’s a nice tool to have. But he doesn’t want to be that
Posted by uofi1998
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Agree*
Posted by illini21
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This*
Posted by GMAW
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Yeah, plus I’m sure that redshirt year did him good. A slight uptick in the shooting and he’s a
Posted by snipes824
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I hope he kills it somewhere that doesn’t affect us. Downside to the portal is that it
Posted by voiceofreason
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Dain had no return? *
Posted by ATL
|
Valid. I’ll go with limited return then.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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We could’ve kept them and not been as good next year. That’s the trade off. *
Posted by uofi1998
|
Totally fine with that. Good luck to him*
Posted by illini21
|
Ahem. Someone needs to update the scholarship grid on Google Docs*
Posted by Dilbert
|
Was reading an article about Morez winning Mr. BB and it had the list of past winners
Posted by OB25
|
Epps back in the portal. *
Posted by illini
|
As we’ve said all along*
Posted by Ron McDon
|
so skyy and epps have now both transferred twice since leaving*
Posted by snipes824
|
Fairly sure Skyy will be somewhere else for his 4th year too *
Posted by jdl
|
Grass= Not Greener*
Posted by JFG
|
West Virginia?*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
|
Morez Johnson & USA basketball update
Posted by biclops
|
Boswell is coming home!
Posted by jdl I’m back 🧡💙 pic.twitter.com/2YL4naZMXm
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fuck me sideways *
Posted by Throwsize
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Isn't that normally how it's done?*
Posted by complainant
|
ooo
Posted by ATL
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Excellent*
Posted by Ron McDon
|
It’s amazing how undy is managing all this turnover. Was a little worried after the Chet news but
Posted by Toonces
|
Reddit thread
Posted by biclops
|
This program, man*
Posted by AintHatin
|
Nice. Holy shit, we are rolling *
Posted by meanjeans
|
Where is his teammate Ballo on our priority list or chances list?*
Posted by Potomac
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Pretty low if at all*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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He isn't
Posted by jdl Rumored to be heading to IU.
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The portal has a huge number of no-names at C - is there a name you like?*
Posted by Potomac
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Haven't really heard any
Posted by jdl
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noice*
Posted by biclops
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Edison’s finest *
Posted by digs
|
He took my title? #GoComets*
Posted by LWillhite
|
such a huge add
Posted by snipes824
|
He will be a good perimeter defender too. Get to work fletch*
Posted by CWR10
|
Couldn’t be more optimistic at this point. I’m sure there is more fun to come.
Posted by uofi1998
|
Agreed. Really optimistic.*
Posted by DocWalk20
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Hasn’t he not turned 19 yet? 4/18/2005 I thought*
Posted by gvibes
|
yeah I rounded up given it's in a few days*
Posted by snipes824
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Wasn’t alive for that 05 run. I feel old. *
Posted by VIV
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He’s a couple months younger than j-train…I was pregnate w her most of that season*
Posted by Jackie
|
His age is pretty crazy. It's why I'm more optimistic
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
|
Sencire Harris is 22. Boswell 18 turning 19 in 4 days. Same class*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
|
Technically Harris is 21 ,- turns 22 in September*
Posted by bulldogmba
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Huge. Love where this is going. *
Posted by uofi1998
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That's big. Still need 3-4 additional pieces, but this helps a lot*
Posted by UofIL6
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Hell yeah*
Posted by illini21
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Nice*
Posted by John Coctostan
|
Heck yes*
Posted by Blazer
|
McCaffery to Butler
Posted by jdl
|
The whole family is going to Indy to ride Clark's coat tails*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
|
Sounds like Hansberry is leaving also with Chet's departure? I had high hopes for him.*
Posted by gullit
|
Well, shoot. I think he could be a really good player
Posted by DT
|
It’s fine. Potential but limited upside. Wish him the best. *
Posted by uofi1998
|
Somebody’s going to have to step up and replace those 2 ppg*
Posted by bbonb
|
Ladies news - Stanford's 6'3 F Kiki Iriafen in the transfer portal.
Posted by OrangeSox
|
perhaps prompted by head coach's retirement*
Posted by Potomac
|
Between that and the Pac-12 dissolving, probably*
Posted by OrangeSox
|
Oregon State’s E8 team is practically dissolving
Posted by Potomac
|
Signs pointing toward Chester to West Virginia*
Posted by OB25
|
Chester relationship with Undy soured*
Posted by KCWildcat
|
Chester probably hated seeing the team scoring so much
Posted by OrangeSox
|
And not even our only sub-40 point loss that season!
Posted by Blazer
|
One of the easiest games ever for a PA Announcer*
Posted by PDO
|
Legend of Alex Legion.*
Posted by Toonces
|
lol, zero free throw attempts*
Posted by gvibes
|
Ugh. That game. I still feel pain from having watched it all these years later.*
Posted by DocWalk20
|
hi jdl and phil!*
Posted by Ari Gold
|
this program, man*
Posted by biclops
|
This fanbase, man*
Posted by Dilbert
|
Lulz*
Posted by Ron McDon
|
Happened with Bruce as well, fyi *
Posted by KCWildcat
|
which Underwood?*
Posted by Poldark "He's jealous of detlef."
|
Hamer?
Posted by Blazer
|
Different philosophy from when he was hired.
Posted by Poldark "He's jealous of detlef."
|
He could have hung in and waited for Underwood to change his mind again. *
Posted by larue33
|
A+*
Posted by Poldark "He's jealous of detlef."
|
Agreed, but I think there are still questions about the defensive philosophy
Posted by Blazer
|
Brad *
Posted by KCWildcat
|
I wish this wasn’t happening*
Posted by ab75
|
Werner's confirmed it *
Posted by jdl
|
And says we’ll be involved with sitting high major assistants. The TU stuff can stop*
Posted by illini21
|
What’s TU? *
Posted by LovetheChief
|
Oh wait. Tyler? I get it.*
Posted by LovetheChief
|
hell yeah*
Posted by biclops
|
Let me be the first to suggest Nick Irvin
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
|
I didn't realize he went from WIU to ASU, not a bad option.*
Posted by gullit
|
Seems like the new environment means recruiting assistants are worthless. Get a great coach.
Posted by DT So the value of a good recruiter is really minimal. Find a guy that can help meld together a full roster of random guys who have never played together into a team, with mostly new schemes every season.
|
I think those guys probably don't exist,
Posted by larue33
|
The Irvin thing was sarcasm but I disagree that relationships mean nothing
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
|
Coming in 2nd or 3rd place for a high school recruit is a pretty decent outcome these days
Posted by OB25
|
That’s right in Illinois’ wheelhouse.*
Posted by DT
|
I almost put a John Groce joke at the end of that post.*
Posted by OB25
|
That name still makes me shudder*
Posted by illini21
|
Finally things align for us…*
Posted by cpsteine
|
Yeah it seems strong to put in a good effort. You maybe be able to cash in later*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
|
Ah, that’s a good point. Recruiting as an investment in the future transfer market makes sense.
Posted by DT
|
I just hope Brad makes Tyler earn it for another year or two before giving this job to him
Posted by OB25
|
Though I’ll say this - if we can more less keep Tyler as a quasi-4th assistant….
Posted by OB25
|
Guessing that's the move. This program, man.
Posted by Kajagoogoo
|
You forgot the sarcasm font........oh, wait........*
Posted by Illiniphil
|
Parody account?*
Posted by ATL
|
Nailed it*
Posted by IlliniRunner
|
*chortle*
Posted by jdl
|
Good effing lord
Posted by Buttcrack
|
lol*
Posted by Ron McDon
|
That would be really uninspiring when you have resources to make a big hire*
Posted by UofIL6
|
I would bet a lot of money that it doesn’t happen*
Posted by illini21
|
I hope you're right.
Posted by Kajagoogoo
|
I can’t imagine he would do that now. We’ll see*
Posted by illini21
|
Trilly apparently reporting it too *
Posted by jdl
|
No idea how legit this account is
Posted by biclops
|
What an odd move for Chet*
Posted by illini21
|
Closer to his home territory*
Posted by Potomac
|
Yeah I’m not really worried about it. We will replace him with someone awesome*
Posted by illini21
|
Or his son
Posted by Kajagoogoo
|
I have zero idea if this has anything to do with it
Posted by snipes824
|
Given how shitty the defense was, I don't blame Chet
Posted by Blazer
|
I definitely think there’s something to that.
Posted by OB25
|
Could well be, and it hasn't gone great for the recruits he's landed.
Posted by larue33
|
Y*
Posted by cpsteine
|
per Wikipedia Underwood’s contract is through 2026. Is that accurate?
Posted by biclops
|
It is not. 2030*
Posted by biclops
|
link
Posted by biclops
|
Thanks, biclops!*
Posted by DocWalk20
|
Sounds like the staff is moving on from Storr. And IL might be losing as assistant coach.
Posted by Kajagoogoo
|
Anderson?*
Posted by biclops
|
Not TA. Likely Chester.
Posted by Kajagoogoo
|
My guy Luke Yaklich as a replacement
Posted by Poldark "He's jealous of detlef."
|
In a heartbeat*
Posted by opossum jenkins
|
All his recruits are leaving *
Posted by jdl
|
Ok but why would Chester leave bc of that?*
Posted by gullit
|
Yeah, I’m trying to understand the thoughts on the chicken/egg aspects here*
Posted by DocWalk20
|
Could be coincidence
Posted by jdl
|
I guess I can’t argue with any of that. ;-)*
Posted by DocWalk20
|
Is that the rumor? Who are his recruits besides Hansberry?
Posted by Kajagoogoo
|
harris, epps, butler*
Posted by snipes824
|
isn’t Hansberry one of his dudes?*
Posted by biclops
|
Yes*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
|
is he leaving?*
Posted by biclops
|
I hope not, but we're actively recruiting the notre dame version of him
Posted by snipes824
|
I mean, I wouldn’t be surprised either. Just wondering if there was something more concrete
Posted by biclops
|
no, all projection
Posted by snipes824
|
Would much rather keep Hansberry over Booth*
Posted by Blazer
|
same, but we don't technically know the order of operations here
Posted by snipes824
|
Guessing it’s somewhere in the middle
Posted by OB25
|
Is there a difference between the two with Storr?
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
|
Would depend on whether anyone is willing to give him what he’s asking for.
Posted by OB25
|
I guess I don't understand the distinction between "moving on" and "ok enough is enough"
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
|
The way many are taking it as that we’re totally out on Storr.
Posted by OB25
|
Ah I see. I agree with you*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
|
If we take Booth, probably*
Posted by CWR10
|
Yeah. Meh.*
Posted by Ron McDon
|
Just went there. Yikes that place sucks.*
Posted by Ron McDon
|
As chaotic as the portal is, it is kind of like a Christmas list
Posted by bbonb
|
As chaotic as the portal is, it is kind of like a Christmas list
Posted by bbonb
|
Football - Eian Pugh
Posted by jdl Romans 8:31 pic.twitter.com/5SrdiBVZvH
|
Seemed inevitable
Posted by snipes824
|
Too bad. Was a pretty heralded early BB recruit. But in this portal era, not much room for ,
Posted by UofIL6
|
We're also 4/5 over the scholarship limit so there will be more*
Posted by illini222 Posted by illini222 on November 9, 2019, 15:38:44, in reply to "Game thread: IL/Bears Cover 2 vs MSU Fartans ...."
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I don't think that's true in football. Our roster is loaded with developmental prospects,
Posted by larue33
|
Clingan to the NBA
Posted by jdl
|
Should go to his land of origination instead: France.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
|
Q’onos*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
|
Cameron Christie testing NBA draft waters*
Posted by Poldark "He's jealous of detlef."
|
Wade Taylor in the portal. Holy crap. Get him, Brad*
Posted by GMAW
|
I don’t think we have any connection, but I’d prefer this guy from Bama that entered yesterday
Posted by OB25
|
Haven't watched him, but the numbers look pretty inefficient*
Posted by Blazer
|
Really don't want him after watching the Houston game
Posted by RVA
|
He actually regressed a bit from last year
Posted by jdl
|
Too short???*
Posted by Quiz
|
too short. *
Posted by assassin
|
Intriguing but 32% from 3 and 37% overall.
Posted by Tuscy
|
16.3 FGA per game last year. Domask at 12.6 and Shannon at 14.4 for reference.
Posted by voiceofreason
|
There's a lot of volume...
Posted by EffinIllini
|
lots of FTs *
Posted by jdl
|
His volume is insane; he was 35% the year before with slightly less, but still huge, volume*
Posted by GMAW
|
Over Maddox?*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
|
Congrats to Morez for being named Mr Basketball
Posted by jdl
|
hellzya*
Posted by cpsteine
|
As it should be*
Posted by Blazer
|
nice! love it.*
Posted by OWWDig
|
So how many jerseys did Yoyo buy?
Posted by OB25
|
Maddox, Booth, and (probably) Boswell visiting campus over the next few days
Posted by OB25
|
Boswell is visiting tomorrow *
Posted by Cunativeson
|
Whatever happened to the internet breaking women's portal news that we've been waiting all day for?*
Posted by Wotcher
|
Well, the Illini's Kam'ren Rhodes entered the portal today.
Posted by larue33
|
Kams’ren*
Posted by VIV
|
Czarina Grentz died?*
Posted by Poldark "He's jealous of detlef."
|
Piper CB for Boswell to Illinois *
Posted by jdl
|
Which one of you did this?
Posted by Sounder
|
Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Posted by VIV
|
“…eating at ‘the’ Mexican restaurant in Tucson…” Good lord*
Posted by Desert
|
Sonora dog FTW
Posted by Sounder
|
is there a restaurant Clinton didn't visit?*
Posted by bbonb
|
"Your McNugget...intercepted by warlords."
Posted by JFG
|
Yessss. So good. *
Posted by VIV
|
probably*
Posted by Sounder
|
There’s more than one?*
Posted by CWR10
|
Chipotle AND Taco Bell*
Posted by Desert
|
I assume a Del Taco? *
Posted by ijustkrushalot
|
You know it. Although they're more prevalent in Phoenix than down here*
Posted by Desert
|
Filiberto's: Gourmet Tucson Mexican food.*
Posted by uofi1998
|
Dude. We have a chain down here called Nicos. Same function as Filibertos, so much better.
Posted by Desert
|
Nicos was definitely my late night spot when I lived there
Posted by dk
|
I’ll check it out next time down *
Posted by uofi1998
|
ooo
Posted by jdl I am told (via a text screenshot) that someone saw the picture of Scott Drew eating at the Mexican restaurant in Waco. They figured out which one it was, called it and had the waitress go over and say “we need you in Lexington”
|
This is making fun of Kentucky fans. It’s now a copypasta*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
|
Yeah baby*
Posted by illini21
|
So... pretty solid transfer class going. Boswell, Davis, White... solid.
Posted by uofi1998
|
I wonder if the Storr’s desire for a slow process works well along with
Posted by ab75
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I wonder if the Storr’s desire for a slow process works well along with
Posted by ab75
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If that somehow were to happen, the whole plan changes.
Posted by uofi1998
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Feels like the vision is an entirely new starting 5
Posted by OB25
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sorry recruits & underclassmen*
Posted by biclops
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Maddox is a high volume 40%+ 3 point shooter
Posted by snipes824
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Yep, I make that trade all day*
Posted by UofIL6
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yes.
Posted by uofi1998
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On your last comment. HS recruits need to rethink their strategy.
Posted by CWR10
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Yep. If you're outside the Top 50, you're better off going to a mid major.
Posted by uofi1998
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They will also get Lieb’s moving down*
Posted by JeffFrank
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Like Jase Butler is probably aiming for now*
Posted by Potomac
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Sold.
Posted by uofi1998
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Generally, I do too
Posted by snipes824
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Other things being equal, obviously bigger is better
Posted by DT
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Defense being butt this year was the exception to the rule.
Posted by uofi1998
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I’m not saying size is irrelevant
Posted by DT Edit: and just like two years ago showed to challenges you face without enough size, last year showed how lack of shooting is just as serious an issue, and is just as limiting. And I don’t want to go back to shooting 27% from three for the season or whatever we did that year, no matter how tall a group of bricklayers we have.
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Bos very well*
Posted by VIV
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then a big and Toledo's guard as top priorities for the last two slots?*
Posted by Potomac
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Ballo would be a solid get*
Posted by bbonb
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And Storr *
Posted by jdl
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RUMOUR another Purdue player will portal*
Posted by Poldark "He's jealous of detlef."
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The wild rumor out there is Braden Smith being the first giant bag recipient from Cal/Arkansas
Posted by OB25
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so there are no rules against going after guys not in the portal?*
Posted by Potomac
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There's always been tampering
Posted by jdl
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I think we're at the "there are no rules" point, period.
Posted by uofi1998
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I wonder if that’s the same Braden Smith rumor*
Posted by OB25
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That would be insane. He's a good player, but that's batshit.*
Posted by uofi1998
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Good for players. Get everything they can now because this is not going to last forever
Posted by Blazer
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That's the exact type of player who should be trying to break the NIL bank
Posted by GMAW
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I can't envision that... and if he's getting offered a bag there, Purdue better get their...
Posted by uofi1998
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I'm sure they'll be fine, given they have the best coach in the conference*
Posted by gvibes
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Only reason I might believe is because Purdue’s NIL program is supposed to be shit
Posted by OB25
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I think the overlooked part of our success in this was immediate buy-in...
Posted by uofi1998
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Underwood is also a pretty ideal coach for the portal era
Posted by DT
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also, they didn't have to give a dime to the 2x NPOY!! should have reserves on reserves*
Posted by John Coctostan
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Nothing would make me happier than Smith portaling*
Posted by GMAW
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Storr to IL > Smith portalling.
Posted by uofi1998
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Actually, Smith => Illinois would be even better :)*
Posted by GMAW
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This guy ^^^*
Posted by uofi1998
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Like you said, can't see it - Indiana Mr. Basketball, from Westfield, etc.
Posted by EffinIllini (though I don't know they are that similar)
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I choose to subscribe to this rumor, and will be gleeful if it happens.*
Posted by JFG
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They are still over signed so someone has to get the boot *
Posted by jdl
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Who was the other?*
Posted by gullit
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Mason Gillis. Gregg Doyel mad Orange Krush chanted "DUI" at him*
Posted by Poldark "He's jealous of detlef."
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Ethan Morton too.
Posted by tvillini
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I heard yesterday that possibly Caleb Furst, too. Those three are all contributors, but none of the
Posted by Wotcher
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I guess, but the big difference is they aren't out portal hunting like we are.
Posted by uofi1998
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They'll still be top half of the Big Ten
Posted by jdl
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Except that doubling Edey gave their guards open 3's and those wont be there anymore*
Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes
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I think the loss of Edey is really really going to hurt.
Posted by tvillini
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Some, sure. Remember, though, they already have a 7'2" guy on the roster, and a 7'3" recruit coming
Posted by Wotcher
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Yep, all of those guys mentioned are portal-replaceable. Different story if one of the starting
Posted by UofIL6
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Would be fantastic if this happens*
Posted by illini21
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“Internet-breaking” women’s portal news in the next 24 hours?
Posted by OB25
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The only thing that would break the internet would be Clark returning*
Posted by illini21
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Didn’t she have to enter the draft within 48hr of her last game?
Posted by tvillini
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The WNBA draft is Monday, I think*
Posted by bjl63
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No idea. She isn't coming back just saying thats the only thing that could be that big
Posted by illini21
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Clark transferring would be bigger than her coming back.
Posted by EffinIllini
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the girl from Villanova who scored a lot vs Illinois in portal
Posted by Poldark "He's jealous of detlef."
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Lucy Olsen - third leading scorer in the nation
Posted by ATL
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Read that as Lute Olson*
Posted by illini21
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Hannah Hidalgo or JuJu Watkins would be a big deal, but def not internet breaking*
Posted by OrangeSox
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Angel Reese?*
Posted by JacobRDaugherty
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to Iowa!*
Posted by biclops
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HCBU to KSU to coach mix gender team with Reese, Clark, and CHawk*
Posted by opey8
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By the way, to the discussion of the Goode interview below
Posted by Blazer
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He said he was meeting with Brad this week.
Posted by tvillini
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Thanks
Posted by Blazer
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Some Boswell smoke…
Posted by OWWDig
Link: Ooo
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Was doing a deep dive on him today
Posted by Blazer
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Seems official
Posted by digs
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Eh I'm not trusting some random dude with 83 followers*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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How about an account with 8 followers?
Posted by biclops
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seems like he’s a big fan of Hailey van Lith*
Posted by biclops
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Ha you aren’t kidding. Weird posts, bro*
Posted by illini21
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For sure…that’s why I just called it smoke instead of a commis *
Posted by OWWDig
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I mean Bossi put a CB in for Boswell to Illinois today
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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lol. Ok, dude. I’ll make sure to check with your standards next time*
Posted by OWWDig
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lol*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Seems like a blatant donut grab *
Posted by jdl
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Who doesn’t like donuts?*
Posted by ATL
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Kolek specifically says he’s forgoing his final year, turning pro.
Posted by assassin
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Whoa, Mason Gillis portaling. That is shocking to me*
Posted by OB25
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It seems like he's been there for nine years*
Posted by apusikam
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oooo
Posted by VIV
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Storr looking less likely according to someone on Loyalty. We'll see, but this looks to be RayJ 2.0.
Posted by Kajagoogoo
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Needed to be done initially, or it's probably not going to happen (as I see it).
Posted by uofi1998
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I've never really felt like we were going to get him*
Posted by illini21
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Haven’t gone to Loyalty but given the timing it’s likely just someone overreacting to a post…
Posted by OB25
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90/10 rule*
Posted by GMAW
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Gotcha. That makes sense. If Brad REALLY wants Storr, he's gonna have to pony up more than
Posted by Kajagoogoo
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New name I had not heard from the Illini Inquirer podcast
Posted by biclops
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These names… they need to be better.*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Yeah, with these transfers mentioned, IL is a top-25 team, but they're not competing for titles.
Posted by Kajagoogoo
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If we add Boswell, Maddox, Storr, and a good big to what we have now, that’s a home run class IMO
Posted by OB25
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[Hurley]Eat shit, OB25![/Hurley]
Posted by Blazer
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not sure top 25. more like an 8-9 seed*
Posted by cpsteine
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Really like his potential, but also think Hansberry deserves to get a shot.
Posted by OB25
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yeah i'm right in between on this
Posted by snipes824
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Funny that by RSCI Hansberry was ranked 1 spot ahead of Booth*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Would there be room for another 5? Perhaps you just roll with Amani/Morez/Booth/Jakstys
Posted by UofIL6
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I can't imagine Jakstys seeing the court next year
Posted by bjl63
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do you recruit a guy like that, hope and assess? Keep if good, otherwise portal?*
Posted by Potomac
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You need someone to be the 12th/13th roster spot. A project big or 2 seem like it makes sense*
Posted by UofIL6
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Yeah better than an empty chair
Posted by jdl
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With the degree to which Underwood seems to be going all in to never have a down year…
Posted by OB25
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Yep. I think Brad needs to be careful of marginal upgrades in this portal cycle
Posted by CWR10
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That was kind of my thought. He seems very similar to Hansberry to me*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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I very much want Booth*
Posted by illini21
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Calvin Booth’s son*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Great, great Grandson of John Wilkes*
Posted by bbonb
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Visiting Friday *
Posted by jdl
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Ethan Morton has Boiler'd Out*
Posted by assassin
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Mason Gillis has joined him*
Posted by assassin
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IIRC they were over the limit on scholarships
Posted by jdl
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I would have guessed both those guys were in their 6th year*
Posted by snipes824
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Another day of refreshing this thread 150 times
Posted by illini21
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Probably won’t happen until this weekend*
Posted by OB25
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this*
Posted by Tooldresser
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It would be Bos-swell.*
Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes
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The Goode interview on Tay and Piper
Posted by ab75
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The other interesting thing about that interview was his thoughts on moretti
Posted by snipes824
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Seems like a stretch with the Coleman comment *
Posted by jdl
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I would guess at least 10 - 15% chance based on just that comment
Posted by ab75
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Would not be surprised at all to see Coleman playing college basketball...
Posted by EffinIllini
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If that happened, it’s hard to envision him as an Illini anymore.
Posted by uofi1998
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The killer part will be NBA player pages.
Posted by illini
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meh, dude spent 4 years here and was a key player on a team that won the BTT and made the E8
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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So then we have to wonder how hard Brad would push to keep him.
Posted by Tuscy
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Question is how much of it is NIL $, and how mich of it is point 2 in '98's post...
Posted by EffinIllini
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I'm sure that's worth quite a bit to Coleman. Probably is not going to turn down a chance...
Posted by Tuscy
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Can you give a bit more specifics on what was said to imply those things?*
Posted by OB25
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I just listened to it
Posted by snipes824
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Yes, good summary*
Posted by ab75
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That would be crushing, but I would understand from his POV.
Posted by uofi1998
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That will bum me out so hard. I will root for him but, damn. *
Posted by illini
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it would suck*
Posted by Tooldresser
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Not a B1G school, not Kansas. Please. *
Posted by ghost_of_clt Do not forget that.
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I’d take Kansas any day over a B1G school. Watch him end up at Purdue so he can play as a true 4.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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Hawkins can make you want to tear your hair out at times. No way Self takes that risk.*
Posted by Orangeillini
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I chuckled*
Posted by DocWalk20
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never has a player made me curse and scream for joy in the same 30 seconds*
Posted by Tooldresser
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Does Purdue have that kind of NIL to throw around? *
Posted by meanjeans
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Yeah I’d be borderline excited to watch him at Kansas. Self + Hawkins = easy to root for*
Posted by meanjeans
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how about another KU - Illinois fundraiser exhibition?*
Posted by Potomac
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It’s a pretty easy sell as an opposing coach… “you were out of position, we will unlock you…”*
Posted by uofi1998
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Yep, very easy.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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Eric Bossi just Crystal Balled Boswell to Illinois*
Posted by JacobRDaugherty
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that would leave two more openings in the current grid (link)
Posted by Potomac
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2 if Fears reclassifies.*
Posted by Illini Guy
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Spectacular if true! I love that dude. Lloyd’s system screwed him over*
Posted by Desert
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yeah nothing happened off court*
Posted by Poldark "He's jealous of detlef."
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Meh*
Posted by illini21
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well, Crystal Gayle was super bossy to Tom Boswell once at a Battle of the Network Stars
Posted by Sammich
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bosley*
Posted by suburbanmyth --not your father's republican party
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ooo
Posted by VIV
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no, I meant the former WaPo columnist*
Posted by Sammich
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Wrong again. He wrote for the Times.
Posted by complainant
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Sorry, I read Thomas Boswell of the Wash Post for ages on baseball*
Posted by Potomac
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lol*
Posted by Ron McDon
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I enjoyed this*
Posted by Tortillini
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just assumed Boswell was ABI since he didn't come play here out of HS*
Posted by ECEIllinois
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we unsuccessfully recruited TSJ and QG, as two counter-examples*
Posted by Potomac
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Hell yes*
Posted by illini21
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12 of the 16 all MVC players are in the portal
Posted by biclops
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Tre White to Illinois now official.*
Posted by OB25
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As the portal world turns. He was Skyy’s roommate and Skyy is telling him he’ll love it here
Posted by OB25
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Love this move for you = yay no roommate *
Posted by illini
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It wasn’t my dream job, but the pay and benefits are great.*
Posted by DT
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or C-U is a good fit for a rube like you but not a cool dude like me*
Posted by Potomac
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wut*
Posted by illini21
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Why is this weird to me?*
Posted by illinilosch
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All business. Nothing personal in today’s sport *
Posted by MC
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Nothing happened! *
Posted by jdl
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This is a pretty amazing storyline *
Posted by BradUnderwoodforprez
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what a time to be alive *
Posted by biclops
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Not saying he’s a QG replacement but their commitments seem similar
Posted by CWR10
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Check out these 2022 RSCI rankings
Posted by LWillhite
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To me this is all about what happens next. I expect him to be our 4th or even 5th biggest pickup
Posted by OB25
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Who is White?*
Posted by Blazer
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Goode, Jakstys, Domask, etc*
Posted by UofIL6
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You’re really pushing this Rodgers thing
Posted by snipes824
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Nothing confirmed, but it’s more than just my personal take.*
Posted by OB25
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Got it. That would suck*
Posted by snipes824
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It would suck. But the dude can't shoot the ball.
Posted by illinilosch
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Yeah, I have major issues with Ty’s game
Posted by snipes824
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It’s such a handicap playing 4 on 5 on offense
Posted by DT
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Yeah I love him but he’s the kind of guy that ceilings you. We just saw it in the tournament, you
Posted by meanjeans
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Yep very true, and one that is kind of a bummer for TR.
Posted by illinilosch
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Right, what am I missing re:Rodgers?*
Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes
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Eh, not really a fan.*
Posted by gvibes
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some comments from LOU fans
Posted by biclops Well if you can get him to pass on offense and play defense he might be good. But yeah he was not good this year, way too selfish on offense and just did not seem to care on defense. Might have talent but does not right now have it in his head to maximize it https://www.reddit.com/r/CollegeBasketball/s/FrhRF2OZDM
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That’s a lot of shade to throw at a guy who did 12 & 6 as a soph in his first year with the program*
Posted by meanjeans
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Not encouraging, but I’m taking it with a grain of salt considering how toxic the
Posted by voiceofreason
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Meh. *
Posted by harb
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This*
Posted by illini21
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Trust that BU did his diligence I guess. It’s curious to say the least*
Posted by CWR10
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Wouldn’t say I love it but I don’t hate it. He seems talented and can play a bit
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Meh*
Posted by Ron McDon
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I’m cool with it. Undy will get the most out of him*
Posted by illini21
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Weird take*
Posted by CWR10
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As I said below, gotta be a Rodgers replacement. Which if that’s what he’s being brought in for..l
Posted by OB25
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I think he's a taller Harmon replacement
Posted by LWillhite
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Close enough to replacing QG, perhaps*
Posted by Potomac
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got a text the rumor mill's churning on louisville's tre white for us?
Posted by assassin
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It would seem like someone like him would be last on the priority list
Posted by UofIL6
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I don't see BU going for anyone who can't shoot the 3 atm*
Posted by Quiz
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He’s not a complete non shooter
Posted by Blazer
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I like it. He’s got a lot of talent.
Posted by illini21
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That would seem to be a clear indication that someone must be leaving, IMO.
Posted by OB25
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I like Ty Rodgers game. Don't leave, Ty.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Yeah. And my mind initially goes to Ty.*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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given his below average 3 point shooting, I could see him being the booty ball replacement
Posted by snipes824
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That’ll be Domask’s gig*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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ooo
Posted by snipes824
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Correct*
Posted by OB25
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that would be surprising*
Posted by biclops
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Literally nothing about the ways in which Illinois builds its 2024/25 roster would surprise me.
Posted by opossum jenkins
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Same*
Posted by illini21
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Cream Abdul Jabbar in the portal*
Posted by bbonb
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Milk Chamberlain *
Posted by jdl
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Curd Rambis*
Posted by IlliniRunner
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larry nerd*
Posted by torinese
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Seth Trimble from UNC
Posted by illini21
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Knowing nothing but the inside of your post, no thanks.
Posted by DT
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I wouldn't call him a bust.
Posted by larue33
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Is it totally confirmed that Edey is gone? Is there any chance of a horror movie scene where the
Posted by meanjeans
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It was interesting to learn that he wasn't able to take advantage of the NIL stuff due to
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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What does the G league pay?*
Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes
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He might end up there but after scoffing about his future NBA prospects for a while I've turned
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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like 40k*
Posted by biclops
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fwiw, Kofi is making ~$600k in Korea
Posted by biclops
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yay*
Posted by bbonb
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Awesome*
Posted by reggiedunlop
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good*
Posted by snipes824
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He announced he was done *
Posted by jdl
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the team made a similar announcement at the start of the 2nd half last night*
Posted by bbonb
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*Football* Joey Okla to the Portal. I had high hopes for him when he signed*
Posted by illini21
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Yeah, he was kinda a big get IIRC. I guess there's a reason why Wisky didn't offer him.*
Posted by ATL
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Boswell (if this is accurate)
Posted by UofIL6
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Pretty sure this tweet is in reference to Boswell based on the timing
Posted by OB25
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Maybe Storr
Posted by jdl That is a major problem.. to franchise a Blimpy it can cost up to 600k
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I’m confused, is Boswell being called the Blimpy Burger? Because he’s overweight?*
Posted by OB25
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I read it as get Storr for $800k, or franchise a Blimpy Burger and have 200k left over*
Posted by Blazer
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Same. I read it as you can get an AJ Storr or a Blimpie store + $200K in your wallet
Posted by ATL
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it's the name of a burger place in Ann Arbor*
Posted by ECEIllinois
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I don't think Ant's tweet had anything to do with Boswell *
Posted by jdl
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I think he’s referring to Boswell. Also that reads to me like he’s saying Boswell’s the better play*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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I’d be very surprised if Boswell/Storr is an either/or proposition for us*
Posted by OB25
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41.5% from 2 seems kind of meh*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Lots of pull up mid range jumpers instead of continuing to drive to the rim*
Posted by OB25
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Yeah, we can fix that shot selection pretty easily I think. Underwood’s shot charts
Posted by voiceofreason
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Didn't realize he essentially lost the PG job at AZ
Posted by LWillhite
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yes he was in Tommy Lloyd's doghouse.
Posted by Poldark "He's jealous of detlef."
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I think he’s worth the small risk.
Posted by CWR10
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I don’t always buy into the Fletch stuff, but you can’t find a better project for him than Boswell
Posted by OB25
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18, actually (for a bit longer)*
Posted by gvibes
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Seems like he had some off court issues at Arizona and wasn’t in the best shape, but…
Posted by OB25
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Package deal with Ballo?*
Posted by RVA
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Welp, guess I was wrong below. This is one we have to lock up.
Posted by uofi1998
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I believe we do*
Posted by JacobRDaugherty
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Confirmation
Posted by jdl NEWS: Arizona guard Kylan Boswell has entered the transfer portal, sources told ESPN. Started 35 games and averaged 9.6 points and 3.6 assists this past season.
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Go get him Brad*
Posted by CWR10
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All five starters at Indiana State
Posted by BradUnderwoodforprez
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I'd take Avila*
Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes
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Has a "do not contact" tag *
Posted by jdl
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Unathletic big in the Big Ten*
Posted by Poldark "He's jealous of detlef."
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Word around town is that he’s locked in with Schertz
Posted by CWR10
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man he sure laid an egg in the NIT final
Posted by assassin
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Made the top 5 for Dante Maddox, really want this guy.
Posted by OB25
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Yeah he’s a big need. A guard who can really shoot it
Posted by snipes824
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I like how they play music at Toledo games. Even the away games*
Posted by bbonb
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I don't want Storr. Gives me Matthew Mayer selfish vibes. I want Oweh*
Posted by JacobRDaugherty
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Oweh oweh, Oweh oweh, Oweh oh oh ah!*
Posted by ATL
|
Oklahoma fans didn’t seem too sad to see him go, and he really regressed in conference play
Posted by OB25
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Like, how are we gonna have Harris and Ty on the same roster?*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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Wouldn’t assume that we will just yet, still a lot of things to sort out.
Posted by OB25
|
Same roster? Yes. On the floor at the same time? That’s harder to see *
Posted by illiniranger
|
They’re also both sophomores. Their games can and will improve.*
Posted by JFG
|
The same way we had Ty and Harmon on the same roster and went to the E8
Posted by snipes824
|
so...find two other guys who play at a First Team All-B1G level*
Posted by Orangeillini
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I really think Kylan Boswell and Oweh can be all-level*
Posted by JacobRDaugherty
|
Boswell going to portal? Thought that was not happening now.
Posted by uofi1998
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I hadn't heard he was staying but may have missed it. I believe we were
Posted by JacobRDaugherty
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Gotcha.
Posted by uofi1998
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Well, yeah. We are obviously in need of a couple difference making starters at the moment*
Posted by snipes824
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They aren’t remotely the same player. Harris can guard the perimeter, shoot from 3
Posted by voiceofreason
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That's exactly the problem - they play different spots, and therefore...
Posted by uofi1998
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All of this presumes they are the same player next year
Posted by Blazer
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I wouldn’t. Ty is a poor man’s Sergio. He’s never gonna shoot it well.
Posted by opossum jenkins
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My rebuttal to that is this: Harris shot 32 percent on low volume and frequently wasn’t guarded
Posted by GMAW
|
I'm 99% sure I saw a video clip from Ubben of Coleman being interviewed and Harris hitting like...
Posted by Illiniphil
|
I think Sincere will be a better, bigger version of Harmon next year*
Posted by JacobRDaugherty
|
Sencire has a ton of want to. And I like that.*
Posted by ATL
|
Football: reserve TE Owen Anderson portals *
Posted by jdl
|
And reserve OL Joey Okla *
Posted by jdl
|
I think this is a friend of Sencire
Posted by jdl Per close source:
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Sencire now confirms himself on Twitter that he’s coming back.
Posted by OB25
|
yay.*
Posted by LeatherneckIllini
|
I’m very happy about that
Posted by snipes824
|
Though posting a nearly 6 minute video of practice footage is…interesting
Posted by OB25
|
I'll temper expectations, obviously, but he looks excellent in that clip*
Posted by Desert
|
And I’ll say this. I know it’s a highlight reel, but that was pretty damn impressive film*
Posted by OB25
|
Happy about this. I think he’s a valuable piece*
Posted by CWR10
|
saw that...so does that mean old man Tate got it wrong?*
Posted by OWWDig
|
He usually does unless the DIA spoon feeds him info.*
Posted by MojoJojo
|
like that time he called Chicago a war zone or something to that effect?
Posted by ATL
|
ah yes, good memories. gotta love Tater*
Posted by OWWDig
|
Surprising entry, Oumar Ballo from Arizona
Posted by OB25
|
Poor man’s Kofi*
Posted by uofi1998
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Stud point/combo guard from Ok State in the portal, Javon Small
Posted by OB25
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too ....uh....small
Posted by ATL
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ooo
Posted by jdl
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Re: ooo
Posted by Sammich
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I saw Ayo put that guy in a locker back in 2021.*
Posted by ATL
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Looks like Harris is gone. Took all his stuff down on social media. Best of luck to him.
Posted by LeatherneckIllini
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Wrong.
Posted by Dilbert
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Didn't he do that the day after the UConn loss?
Posted by Illiniphil
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It's no surprise. Good program kid, missing key ingredients to be a difference maker.*
Posted by uofi1998
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This. One-dimensional, easily replaceable in portal era*
Posted by UofIL6
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Loren Tate accidentally spilled the beans on SMSL this weekend. *
Posted by illini21
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What did he say?*
Posted by Illini Guy
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That Sencire was in the portal *
Posted by jdl
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Oh, I figured “in the portal” was sort of an indisputable thing, why need to retract?*
Posted by Illini Guy
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Because he isn't in the portal yet *
Posted by jdl
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But that’s not spilling any beans if there aren’t beans to spill*
Posted by Illini Guy
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I'm just relaying what was said *
Posted by jdl
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Kelly had to issue an on-air retraction *
Posted by jdl
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Well shit*
Posted by Tooldresser
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That makes me sad :(*
Posted by Quiz
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Yup. Rooting for him wherever he goes*
Posted by LeatherneckIllini
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Like Dainja, I'll be rooting for him.*
Posted by ATL
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Jase Butler formally out. *
Posted by uofi1998
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Not ideal but i have a ton of confidence that Undy will put together a tournament team every year
Posted by illini21
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Don’t blame him after DGL barely played because we brought in Harmon. Time to upgrade*
Posted by JeffFrank
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Unfortunately it's the reality of the new transfer rules*
Posted by illinilosch
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on the one hand, having to basically fill 80% of mins every year seems very high variance and
Posted by John Coctostan
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Short of Domask and/or a really amazingly good portal get
Posted by ijustkrushalot
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We will not be relying on two freshman head cases at guard…
Posted by JeffFrank
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What's the move for someone like this? Find a 'lesser' power program that has better path to
Posted by UofIL6
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I’m guessing hr already knows where he’s going with NIL/playing time assurances from someone
Posted by OB25
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I know nothing, but he sounds like an ideal ASU type recruit.
Posted by uofi1998
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Still amazed Antonio Pierce was able to fail his way up like he did*
Posted by bjl63
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Podz plan, minus the first year.
Posted by uofi1998
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His profile moved up a lot since he committed to us
Posted by jdl
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Maybe a good program stripped by portal exits and in serious need of players*
Posted by Potomac
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That makes sense but our roster has been stripped too...just by graduation*
Posted by UofIL6
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I'm thinking more of surprise / WTF strips or an exodus on a coaching change
Posted by Potomac
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Is anyone keeping up the scholarship grid? I don't see it in Spackler's sig anymore.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Recruiting is pointless to follow now
Posted by jdl
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I went from obsessively following this stuff to not even having a premium subscription in 3 years.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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This subthread is the only reason I know we had a commit from someone named Jase Butler
Posted by DT
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I think this is why Cal is leaving UK
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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what was preventing him from doing that transition at UK?*
Posted by John Coctostan
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I think he was stuck in a rut and he wanted to start over
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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agree with the startover. but if he had decided 2 years ago to flip to fully embrace the transfers
Posted by John Coctostan
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Well it’s not two years ago
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Hear me out for a minute... maybe Arkansas has the biggest bag of all?
Posted by uofi1998
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Rich man's version of Enfield to SMU.
Posted by uofi1998
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I guess all those UK five-stars are fair game now*
Posted by Potomac
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For Tyson Foods to buy for Arkansas...
Posted by uofi1998
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the numbers here get more and more insane
Posted by ijustkrushalot
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Yep I've stopped following HS recruiting for bball and football and haven't missed it at all*
Posted by illini21
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We should at least keep top 50 guys like Morez and Fears*
Posted by Potomac
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Sucks to lose a 4* we identified early
Posted by ijustkrushalot
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I'm at this: Don't care.
Posted by uofi1998
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Loser*
Posted by bjl63
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So, can we go Team Vulture on UK's roster? I assume Cal will take some, but get some offers out*
Posted by UofIL6
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wow. could this be true? Cal to Arkansas?
Posted by LeatherneckIllini
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Does he have any eligibility left? I forget the portal rules!*
Posted by OWWDig
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Rumors of an imminent Jase Butler decommitment*
Posted by OB25
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Would love to keep the kid but it’s the reality of how we’re operating*
Posted by CWR10
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Signing the LOI means nothing?*
Posted by Potomac
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Denying the decommit will just make others hesitate to commit*
Posted by Stu
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Enforcing it against someone who doesn't want to be here is a bad look *
Posted by jdl
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yeah, I get that, so it's only a one-way commitment not to send packing before year 1*
Posted by Potomac
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IMO it's most a notice to other programs to stop recruiting me
Posted by jdl
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I have no idea. I just assume the old rules don’t apply*
Posted by CWR10
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Yup. *
Posted by OWWDig
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Is that a good or bad thing? He seemed to be a decently high recruit*
Posted by shua
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The risk of the portal
Posted by jdl
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he seemed like a riser, so bad imo
Posted by snipes824
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Will be hard to keep guys happy sitting on the bench if they believe they deserve PT.
Posted by OWWDig
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Will more go to mid-majors for PT and hope to transfer up after success?*
Posted by Potomac
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Guessing he’s just getting playing time assurances/NIL that we aren’t willing to give him.
Posted by OB25
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rumor is he wants out bc we're about to land an xfer that will take his minutes*
Posted by deadpoolOG10
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Sack up and win the job.*
Posted by bjl63
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More than he likely was never going to have minutes to begin with.
Posted by OB25
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the kid from Oklahoma?*
Posted by biclops
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Kid from AZ would be my guess*
Posted by WhitmansFolly
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Boswell?*
Posted by Illini Guy
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Yup*
Posted by WhitmansFolly
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I'll take that trade*
Posted by UofIL6
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How about this guy as a QG replacement?
Posted by CWR10
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Coleman trollin’
Posted by OB25
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ooo
Posted by jdl
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Hahaha I love him*
Posted by illini21
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Haha amazing*
Posted by OB25
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He was tweeting at Bielema this past week*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Dots
Posted by illini21
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Son of Penny Hardaway in portal*
Posted by Poldark "He's jealous of detlef."
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lil' penny is all grown up now*
Posted by ECEIllinois
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Bronny James declares for NBA draft*
Posted by RSMBob
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hired agent too? *
Posted by illini
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He is also in the portal so he still has the option to return*
Posted by bjl63
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so lebron will make lakers draft in 2nd round and they'll play a few games together, James retires*
Posted by cpsteine
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Some random team should step in and draft him. Put an end to this clownery.
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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duplicate*
Posted by Potomac
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How'd you like to be the guy cut from the roster to make room?*
Posted by Potomac
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In fairness, the guy cut is likely a nobody
Posted by bjl63
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Disagree. The NBA is such an elite and competitive league, those last few bench guys are incredible
Posted by snipes824
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Watched Malachi Flynn play in HS (he went to my kids’ HS). Was obviously a cut above basically
Posted by DocWalk20
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Seems like Lebron has done him no favors. He's been vocal about playing with him in the
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Jordan was a dick, which his HoF speech kind of validated
Posted by bjl63
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Dain Dainja to Memphis*
Posted by Poldark "He's jealous of detlef."
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Dainja to Memphis
Posted by snipes824
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Best of luck to him. Hope he got paid and get his playing time. *
Posted by harb
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Seems like a perfect fit for him. He will get his in that conference and Memphis throws the $ around
Posted by OB25
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He played the loyal soldier and was a good teammate all year
Posted by GMAW
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shoot. best of luck to him. i hope hansberry is healthy and morez j is an instant contributor.*
Posted by Nobster
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Good luck to Dainja, glad it's out of the Big Ten. Show them what you're working with!*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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bah*
Posted by cpsteine
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Hope he crushes it. I will still rock my Dainja Zone t-shirt*
Posted by illini21
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EMLI5….was he unhappy, chasing NIL, other?*
Posted by TarheelIllini
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Playing time. his minutes per game went from 20.5 to 10.8*
Posted by biclops
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And he wanted a bag. I hope he got one. i hope he has a great season.
Posted by Illiniphil
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Only issue is he went to a poorly coached team*
Posted by bjl63
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Probably increases his likelihood of playing time*
Posted by GMAW
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Penny will encourage him to dribble more*
Posted by bjl63
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This dead period is gonna kill me
Posted by snipes824
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Garcia staying at MN *
Posted by jdl
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Dain would pair nicely alongside*
Posted by illinilosch
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Memphis.*
Posted by Illiniphil
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East Moline*
Posted by Poldark "He's jealous of detlef."
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Or maybe not *
Posted by digs
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seriously, was this about Sencire? I hear he is portaling*
Posted by OWWDig
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Lupus?!?
Posted by opey8
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who? where? *
Posted by aimlessillini
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what? when?*
Posted by OWWDig
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the reporter's questions!*
Posted by Sammich
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Mady SISSOKO*
Posted by Poldark "He's jealous of detlef."
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That is the thug that broke Ayo's nose, right?*
Posted by Tooldresser
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He should transfer to the WWE*
Posted by Ron McDon
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Rick Pitino being investigated for tampering with players not yet in the portal
Posted by Tooldresser
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lulz my friend sent that to our group chat yesterday too. Fake*
Posted by illini21
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Fake. *
Posted by illini
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well shit*
Posted by Tooldresser
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Kinda surprised Goode hasn’t announced.
Posted by tvillini
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Has until May 1. Be great if he stayed *
Posted by ibdoc
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Spicoli is his replacement*
Posted by JeffFrank
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I don’t think that’s true. As a grad transfer, he can go whenever, I believe*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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So the Portal dates don't hold for all transfers? Guess I assumed*
Posted by ibdoc
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Agreed. He would be a valuable piece off the bench next year.
Posted by illinilosch
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Skyy Clark to UCLA*
Posted by Poldark "He's jealous of detlef."
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going home*
Posted by memyselfandillini
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best of luck to him. hope we never play them.*
Posted by Nobster
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Um...we are guaranteed one game*
Posted by Dilbert
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USC should pick up Dain then*
Posted by Potomac
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Oh right, we play them next year
Posted by RVA
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oh fcku*
Posted by Nobster
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JeffJ on Domask’s waiver claim…
Posted by OB25
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Don’t do this to me.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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^^^^^^^^^Loves the Booty
Posted by OWWDig
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Swooooooooon*
Posted by voiceofreason
|
ooo
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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LOL!*
Posted by OWWDig
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Let's just say for a second this actually were to work out, and...
Posted by uofi1998
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Domask, and it’s not even close
Posted by bbonb
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A place like this forces us to become warriors or victims.
Posted by uofi1998
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^^^Shot Caller^^^^ (nm)
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Just watched it thanks to The Rewatchables.
Posted by uofi1998
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Same and same, really enjoyed it.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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So... if we had Storr-Domask-Hawkins-Hansberry/Morez, would Sencire be enough at PG? *
Posted by aimlessillini
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I don't think we're going to see Sencire next year. Seemed preordained the minute he RSed this yr.
Posted by uofi1998
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...and if we had that 5 you reference, we are preseason Top 10 with a real chance to go deep*
Posted by uofi1998
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Domask and Ty were our point guards -- so yes*
Posted by Quiz
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The Sencire who played last year? No
Posted by GMAW
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That's what I'm saying - New one *
Posted by aimlessillini
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Probably. *
Posted by harb
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Domask would be Preseason Big10 POTY*
Posted by aimlessillini
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Domask without blinking*
Posted by Blazer
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Domask, no question!*
Posted by illinilosch
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Doe-masck*
Posted by cpsteine
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If one is a returning player like Domask, I think we could take both*
Posted by OB25
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domask. known quantity plus culture/chemistry. plus just love the guy*
Posted by snipes824
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Supposedly, if Coleman and Domask come back, IL has funds to pay them that won't
Posted by Kajagoogoo
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Domask, easy.*
Posted by illini21
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Domask, easy choice *
Posted by larue33
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Why not both + Hawkins back ;)*
Posted by Quiz
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*head tilt* Domask, not even close. Also, I think Domask’s ceiling is higher*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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I have actual thoughts on it... just a hypothetical for the board
Posted by uofi1998
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I think Domask has the higher college ceiling.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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I've seen Storr listed at 6'7 and 6'8 in various places, so if they're listed the same on bref,...
Posted by uofi1998
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Counterpoint: just get more money*
Posted by Ron McDon
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That sounds good. I’ll have that.*
Posted by JFG
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This!*
Posted by oskeewowza
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Though it does seem like Tate and/or Jeff have their numbers wrong here
Posted by OB25
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30% of 31 = 9.3 -- rounded up (which I think might be what happens) is 10*
Posted by Quiz
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Tate and JeffJ teaming up
Posted by jdl Also, visiting Madison with both Domask and Storr...
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That would be fantastic.*
Posted by uofi1998
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1 more year of Domask would be huge.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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are we certain it would be at IL?*
Posted by biclops
|
I'm willing to wager a small fortune the legal avenue was facilitated, in part, by Illinois...
Posted by uofi1998
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100%*
Posted by Ron McDon
|
co signer of one’s thoughts *
Posted by LeatherneckIllini
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Former Michigan guard Dug McDaniel to K-State
Posted by biclops
|
tOSU's Roddy Gayle*
Posted by UofIL6
|
from some site called ClutchPoints
Posted by bbonb
|
Truth
Posted by jdl
|
Makes it probable that Mizzou will break their 0-2004 streak.
Posted by Illiniphil
|
Wonderful, now Mizzou is going to have a 7'3" giant too *
Posted by meanjeans
|
They had 3 7'+ players this year
Posted by jdl
|
7'3", 210 lbs. The only giant that kid is is a Green Giant string bean.
Posted by Illiniphil
|
I thought he was more referencing the article suggesting that Miznoz was in the B1G*
Posted by UofIL6
|
Missouri has major NLI $ per our sportswriter friend. might/may be Walton $*
Posted by LeatherneckIllini
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Chester was pretty tight with this kid
Posted by jdl Florida State’s Cam Corhen is entering the transfer portal, per source.
|
Doesn’t shoot anymore for some reason and those rebounding numbers aren’t good for a big.
Posted by OB25
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I don't think he shoots 3s at all*
Posted by Quiz
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yes*
Posted by Tooldresser
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Johnell Davis into the portal. I know he is going to Michigan but he is a major want*
Posted by JacobRDaugherty
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I want the Russian center*
Posted by Tooldresser
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I prefer the French Center from Stanford*
Posted by JacobRDaugherty
|
There's a joke about 1812 here somewhere *
Posted by ijustkrushalot
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F it (sorry RMSBob), let’s go for the United Center*
Posted by bbonb
|
Good luck with that. The Urals have been unconquered for centuries. *
Posted by Tuscy
|
appreciated.*
Posted by VIV
|
I will equip my soldiers with winter clothes, unlike the past two tries*
Posted by Tooldresser
|
Bronny James leaving U$C? Dad says he has tough decisions to make*
Posted by RSMBob
|
He probably wasn't the top reason he went to USC but their coach did leave.
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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He's a 4-year player who probably will be a good college player in his Jr and Sr years*
Posted by bjl63
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He won't make it 3-4 years in college. He'll be out after next year.
Posted by JFG
|
Agreed, but he SHOULD be a 3-4 year player*
Posted by bjl63
|
Agreed.*
Posted by JFG
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dad might need a knee replacement to play in the league with him *
Posted by ijustkrushalot
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Would the lack of anyone other than Dainja at this point be a sign that others would be back
Posted by BradUnderwoodforprez
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IMO the expectation is there will be a couple more guys leaving
Posted by jdl
|
Speculation, IMHO.
Posted by Illiniphil
|
Townsend from Oakland is in
Posted by snipes824
|
Gohlke got the headlines but this guy was the dude on the team*
Posted by RVA
|
One of the best players in the tournament*
Posted by Quiz
|
i din't see this, where do you see it? *
Posted by Throwsize
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As the others said below, in meant the portal not a commitment*
Posted by snipes824
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There’s a link in his post*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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right, saying he is in the portal. i see no mention of Illinois *
Posted by Throwsize
|
good catch, Throw. Bannable!*
Posted by bbonb
|
He just meant he’s in the portal, not that he’s committed to Illinois*
Posted by OB25
|
he probably wants to stay on the West Coast*
Posted by bbonb
|
both parents played basketball at Oakland. Oof for the school/coach
Posted by Gene Parmesan
|
He's also already played four years at Oakland, which makes it a easier to understand, I think.*
Posted by Chicago1995
|
good point*
Posted by Gene Parmesan
|
19 points 10 rebounds in Oakland's loss at Illinois*
Posted by Poldark "He's jealous of detlef."
|
Domask thought he was the booty ball king
Posted by DT
|
Great player but he doesn’t really shoot threes*
Posted by CWR10
|
Guessing he is usually covered by the other team's best defender though*
Posted by Quiz
|
38% last 2 seasons. Yes not a high volume of shots *
Posted by jdl
|
Yeah the one drawback
Posted by snipes824
|
Are there any jitterbug scoring point guards out there?
Posted by DT
|
would that put the boom boom into your heart?*
Posted by Sammich
|
haha *
Posted by illiniranger
|
I imagine a pass first facilitator with an easy to read screen and large buttons*
Posted by ATL
|
More appealing by the month. Ain't gonna lie!*
Posted by Tuscy
|
Once they come out with RascalPlay for my Mega Motion Elite it's a no-brainer.*
Posted by Tortillini
|
Storr rumors
Posted by jdl Transfer Portal / NIL Marketplace:
|
JeffJ noted on X the rumor is he asked Illinois for $900K.
Posted by uofi1998
|
That doesn't feel like the kind of guy Brad would go for.
Posted by tvillini
|
A guy who is basically a pro and knows it? Agree to disagree, I guess.
Posted by JFG
|
he’s an inefficient volume shooter. I don’t see him as a pro*
Posted by memyselfandillini
|
He's not inefficient*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
|
PER Numbers are decent. Maybe ineffective is more accurate
Posted by memyselfandillini
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Maybe not. He's also just a sophomore.
Posted by JFG
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But he doesn't seem like a team player. I get more Mayer vibes than Domask.
Posted by tvillini
|
I can see that, but I think that's based on how Wisconsin used him.
Posted by JFG
|
he isn’t that good at it though*
Posted by memyselfandillini
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Good enough to be 2nd team all Big Ten this year.*
Posted by JFG
|
What a pro wants
Posted by CWR10
|
DAMN IT*
Posted by GMAW
|
That’s seems absurd for Storr but get the bag while you can I guess*
Posted by illini21
|
If you can. Are many gonna go that far above Kansas?*
Posted by SurfTheBoneyard
|
Storr prices going up.
Posted by SurfTheBoneyard
|
Thanks Biden!*
Posted by ATL
|
Thanks Terp!*
Posted by opey8
|
KU also added a second guard transfer today. *
Posted by assassin
|
Potential future transfer target Robbie Avila playing on ESPN in NIT semis
Posted by OB25
|
It’s a crime that ISU was snubbed by the selection committee*
Posted by CWR10
|
I would take that guy in less than a heartbeat*
Posted by GMAW
|
Their guard (Conwell) is awesome too
Posted by OB25
|
Oh man, I'm not as high on Avila but Conwell looks great
Posted by illini21
|
Google fooled me!
Posted by ghost_of_clt Do not forget that.
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Fake. But he did now enter the portal*
Posted by OB25
|
Ohio State is the rumor*
Posted by Sounder
|
You posting basketball transfer rumors was not on my bingo card*
Posted by Dilbert
|
It trended on the tweeter*
Posted by Sounder
|
His numbers are a lot closer to Jeff Jordan than I'd have thought*
Posted by RVA
|
Is he good at all or is it just the famous last name hype machine?*
Posted by Sounder
|
He had a cardiac event before the season.
Posted by illini
|
Meechie Johnson back to Ohio St
Posted by jdl
|
Dainja visiting Memphis, that’s the right level for him*
Posted by bigbop85
|
Another familiar portal name seeking his 3rd school. Kerr Kriisa from WV/AZ*
Posted by OWWDig
|
How many years of eligibility left?*
Posted by Blazer
|
Technically one, but it looks like he only played in 8 games the Covid year
Posted by OB25
|
Shot the 3 well again on high volume and got assists
Posted by snipes824
|
DO NOT WANT! Head case, softer than wet kleenez, mouthy, major "not a team guy" vibes*
Posted by Desert
|
Krissa for Marcus, Storr for TJ, keep rolling.*
Posted by uofi1998
|
Throw in Pharrell Payne for Dain and we’re cookin’!*
Posted by OB25
|
baby, you got a stew goin!
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
|
42% on nearly 150 attempts is a little bit more than "well"
Posted by meanjeans
|
*cracks knuckles*
Posted by Carl Spackler
|
Thanks. Good to know since I didn't watch much WV hoops*
Posted by OWWDig
|
I didn’t watch a single second of WVU this year, just looked up his stats
Posted by snipes824
|
Those numbers, on the surface, are pretty appealing.*
Posted by OWWDig
|
He was considering UI at least at some point before WV as well, iirc*
Posted by Illini Guy
|
Can just retrofit the namesake and say it was Red Kerr*
Posted by RVA
|
Ant's Davis breakdown
Posted by jdl Transfer Portal Breakdown
|
I like the kid's shooting stroke. No extra movement at all. Very repeatable.
Posted by uofi1998
|
Every team should always have one guy like this on the roster.
Posted by OB25
|
he’s scrappy*
Posted by bbonb
|
happy scrappy hero pup*
Posted by VIV
|
gym rat*
Posted by Herman Blume
|
coach on the floor
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
|
student of the game*
Posted by ATL
|
Yeah and a nice high release
Posted by jdl
|
imagine trying to teach a sixth-grade boy good form
Posted by Sammich
|
fairly quick release as well*
Posted by Tooldresser
|
And he has 3 years left*
Posted by bjl63
|
is it a done deal that Domask was denied his Medical redshirt request?*
Posted by Tooldresser
|
It's so dumb that in FB you can play up to 4 games and still RS
Posted by bjl63
|
My sources say…
Posted by bigbop85
|
Weird would get that in addition to extra covid year from same season*
Posted by JeffFrank
|
I won’t discount what bigbop’s source says completely, but that’s way more optimistic…
Posted by OB25
|
No but it’s very, very unlikely*
Posted by illini21
|
No.*
Posted by Illiniphil
|
Connor Serven back in the portal!
Posted by OB25
|
RETVRN *
Posted by ijustkrushalot
|
Who’s got the scout on Bowling Green’s Marcus Hill??*
Posted by OWWDig
|
Rockford*
Posted by Poldark "He's jealous of detlef."
|
Justin Harmon-ey*
Posted by gvibes
|
29% from 3…*
Posted by cpsteine
|
Illinois exchange rate puts that closer to 21-22%*
Posted by ilinni11
|
Truth*
Posted by cpsteine
|
Good size and athleticism, can make tough shots, but takes a lot of tough shots.
Posted by larue33
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He avg 20 ppg and 5 boards…we know how BU loves rebounding guards.*
Posted by OWWDig
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gives me Mark Alstork vibes*
Posted by assassin
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Who has the flatter jump shot, Alstork or Aaron Cosby?*
Posted by CWR10
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except Alstork could actually shoot at the MM level*
Posted by assassin
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smoke?*
Posted by biclops
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ooo
Posted by jdl Transfer Portal Breakdown
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A few FAU starters have gone portalling... assuming they'll be in Ann Arbor next year*
Posted by uofi1998
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Davis is in now *
Posted by jdl
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The big guy is a player. He impressed me more than any of them*
Posted by CWR10
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WANT IVAN DRAGO*
Posted by LeatherneckIllini
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Is AJ Storr a real possibility?
Posted by ab75
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maybe wrong, but he strikes me as a chucker*
Posted by memyselfandillini
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He's definitely a chucker. But he never turns it over and gets to the line
Posted by gvibes
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If he played for us instead of Wisconsin, would we call him a chucker?
Posted by uofi1998
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Did you ask for Usage Rates?
Posted by LWillhite
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Good fit for TSJ role*
Posted by JeffFrank
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I believe he was recruited by the coach that went to Kentucky - Chin.
Posted by OWWDig
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Yes
Posted by Kajagoogoo
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Boswell, Storr, Ty, Hansberry, Morez - starting 5*
Posted by OWWDig
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Needs shooting badly, but would bang...
Posted by uofi1998
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I would prefer not to go the IU roster construction route*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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I'm mostly kidding...just having fun plugging and playing with all of the rumor guys*
Posted by OWWDig
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Hmm, if Ty is starting on the wing, you need a reliable outside shooter at the 4.
Posted by Kajagoogoo
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I prefer Oweh to Storr*
Posted by JacobRDaugherty
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So how does it work behind the scenes and I'm sure every player is different.
Posted by ibdoc
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I believe that they do "exit" interviews in most cases, but in this case it seems
Posted by OWWDig
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College hoops and football really need a set calendar like the NFL
Posted by RVA
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Exactly. Should start day after title game*
Posted by JeffFrank
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Also, did we hire a “GM” position for hoops?
Posted by Carl Spackler
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what's our baseline expectation for next year?
Posted by ijustkrushalot
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Ask me in a couple of weeks *
Posted by jdl
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I'd like to hit that Wisconsin benchmark of always finishing top 4 in the B1G.
Posted by WhitmansFolly
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Depends on what the roster eventually looks like.
Posted by Illiniphil
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I think we’ve reached a level where my expectation is a top 7 seed or better each year
Posted by OB25
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Make the tournament and win at least one game*
Posted by bjl63
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I'd be happy with that, considering what we're losing*
Posted by cpsteine
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Baseline is safely in the tournament
Posted by snipes824
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Yep. And next year could well look like that, which is perfectly fine as a follow-up to this year
Posted by Blazer
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Agree that this all seems like a pretty reasonable general level of expectation.*
Posted by DT
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Yup. From 1993 to 2013 we had 14 single-digit seeds in 21 years. It's not a crazy expectation*
Posted by meanjeans
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Exactly where I'm at*
Posted by illini21
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Way too early to know, but the floor of this program should be a tournament appearance.*
Posted by Ron McDon
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This. Start here and build on it each season. *
Posted by illini
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Hi Ron! I agree!*
Posted by Poldark "He's jealous of detlef."
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s16 every 19 years? furg and mt!*
Posted by Ari Gold
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Posted by Poldark "He's jealous of detlef."
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Looks like 25 is the next one based on that *
Posted by meanjeans
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Tournament team.*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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the dark years have conditioned to me expect nothing more than a tournament appearance.
Posted by MC
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i can say with certainty that none of us would accept a 16 seed*
Posted by John Coctostan
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It's all relative of course
Posted by Blazer
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Underwood has said repeatedly that he’s here to win NC’s. So he knows.*
Posted by JFG
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my big thing is that outside of Ty, I'm not more than 60% sure of any one person starting next year
Posted by ijustkrushalot
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I think Ty should be a bench role player*
Posted by JeffFrank
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if we only start Ty, I don’t have a good feeling about next year. Who’s he going to pass to?*
Posted by bbonb
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Not sure that's the strongest part of his game anyway.
Posted by uofi1998
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I mean, I guess he could take the tip, call timeout, then bring 4 players off the bench*
Posted by bbonb
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Rebuilding is so much more fun when you have a staff that has done nothing but...
Posted by uofi1998
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minimum expectation should always be tournament*
Posted by OWWDig
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~22 wins that should be our baseline IMO*
Posted by ilinni11
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So, we may take like 6-7 portal guys, right?*
Posted by UofIL6
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so we've got 2 openings now:
Posted by ijustkrushalot
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Yeah, I assume Ty, Amani, and DGL are back. Will be interesting to see if Goode, Harris, Moretti
Posted by UofIL6
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Not surprising... Dain apparently in the portal.
Posted by uofi1998 Illinois big man Dain Dainja has gone portaling, source told @TheFieldOf68.
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If BU wasn't gonna play him against Clingon, he was never gonna give him the time he needed.........
Posted by MtHoodIllini
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I love Dain and hate to see him leave.....that being said, he was horrible on Saturday.
Posted by Illiniphil
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he was like our fifth worst player on saturday but narratives*
Posted by suburbanmyth --not your father's republican party
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damnit*
Posted by Tooldresser
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damn*
Posted by cpsteine
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would love to keep him, but I don't see his role elevating with us
Posted by ijustkrushalot
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I might still get the t-shirt... and I generally hate NIL swag *
Posted by ijustkrushalot
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I got one on Saturday. Far and away the best of the NIL gear
Posted by illini21
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Appreciate that he stuck with it and was rewarded at the end of the season
Posted by Blazer
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devastating. i will wear the T-shirt for the rest of my life and will root for him....
Posted by suburbanmyth --not your father's republican party
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Our household is wrecked. We have the merch. Kids are heavy on the dainwagon *
Posted by digs
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same here. already a bunch of texts in the family thread on this*
Posted by suburbanmyth --not your father's republican party
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up there with the meat tree*
Posted by chorizo
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Ugh*
Posted by illini21
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Hope he finds a good spot and not in the Big Ten. Don’t want to have to root against him.
Posted by OB25
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this*
Posted by OWWDig
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I'm not rooting for him to go down a level or anything, but...
Posted by uofi1998
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for a school to go all-in on him as a starter is another issue*
Posted by Orangeillini
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^^I appreciated this.*
Posted by uofi1998
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20 and 10 are huge numbers
Posted by illiniranger
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That's fair. 17 and 8... I don't know... something really good.*
Posted by uofi1998
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Avila is at 17 and 6.5 as a comparison
Posted by illiniranger
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Then 18 and 8 for Dain. I think he is a vastly better player than Avila.
Posted by JacobRDaugherty
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when you look up national player of the year type seasons or #1/#2 NBA Draft pick you find guys that
Posted by illiniranger
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but those guys were all at schools that were in high major conferences
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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sure, but the diff of a NBA #1 to a high major conf is > than a B1G bench player to the MVC*
Posted by illiniranger
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It’s the right move for him. Brad wants to play a different way
Posted by snipes824
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i can't remember txfer rules... he doesn't have to sit even tho he's already txferred?
Posted by illiniranger
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Saw somewhere he was being considered a grad transfer, so I guess that removes...
Posted by uofi1998
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On his tweet he mentioned he has his degree*
Posted by bjl63
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Standard practice while the injunction remains in effect*
Posted by Dilbert
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thx *
Posted by illiniranger
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I hate April Fool's Day...I never know what to believe. Thought the same about Spicoli's commit
Posted by OWWDig
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It's real...
Posted by uofi1998 Forever Family pic.twitter.com/yxl98FvXtA
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but not spectacular
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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Good for him getting his degree*
Posted by Ron McDon
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Would he have to sit a year? *
Posted by illini
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I believed you the first time with Goodman's X, just saying my initial reactions to all of
Posted by OWWDig
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I hear that*
Posted by uofi1998
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T&P for yoyo *
Posted by jdl
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Final 8 for Toledo guard
Posted by jdl NEWS: Toledo transfer Dante Maddox Jr. (@Dante21x) tells me he’s down to eight schools. Here are the programs he’s considering:
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6'2"? NEXT *
Posted by meanjeans
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quite the list*
Posted by assassin
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Broader point about portal finances/multi-year guys (somewhat related to Davis signing)
Posted by OB25
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You touch on it, but I’m curious how much of our transfer success was being a first mover
Posted by DT
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I think our NIL game is still quite strong, so I wouldn't be quick to assume otherwise*
Posted by Dilbert
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It’s strong, but 2 Shannon/Mayer level studs would probably eat up at least 2/3 of the budget
Posted by OB25
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Was it not just a month ago it was referenced we had the 2nd biggest NIL program in the Big Ten?
Posted by Dilbert
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I’m speaking of pretty reputable numbers that I generally trust.
Posted by OB25
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I have been led to believe we are north of your $3m number
Posted by Dilbert
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And this season should help on the supply side as well *
Posted by jdl
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Almost like the real world
Posted by Dilbert
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I kinda wonder if this wild west of the last 3 years calms down enough
Posted by John Coctostan
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My guess it will switch to an employee/contract-based model before that happens
Posted by OB25
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the whole thing is insane to me
Posted by Sounder
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At least the free fifth year will be gone*
Posted by Potomac
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Jake Davis (Mercer) commits to Illinois*
Posted by OB25
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DGL & Davis vs Braden Smith in AAU
Posted by jdl
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Every player is entirely independent and some will hit and some will miss
Posted by snipes824
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How funny; just saw Funk play for the Windy City Bulls this past weekend.*
Posted by Illini Guy
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he has glorious hair
Posted by Tooldresser
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looks like Blake from Workaholics*
Posted by ECEIllinois
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I was originally thinking Carrot Top but now I'm leaning Dave Mustaine.*
Posted by Tortillini
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"BlaAAAaaake"
Posted by Sammich
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what?!?
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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He reminds me of Jeff…
Posted by JeffFrank
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Wonder if UNDY will let him keep those flowing locks.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Mr. Hand he is not*
Posted by JeffFrank
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Played three games against Quad A foes this year
Posted by LWillhite
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efficient scorer but awfully low usage for that level. A little concerned about his ability
Posted by gvibes
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He was also a true freshman
Posted by snipes824
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Yeah, the multi-year aspect is important going forward
Posted by jdl
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Seems to me he was a high priority they wanted to close. That seems good.
Posted by uofi1998
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Played AAU ball with DGL *
Posted by jdl
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3 years of eligibility remaining. 41% from 3; 88% from the line
Posted by GMAW
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I see five games against top 100 teams? Samford x3, Georgia, Alabama.
Posted by gvibes
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the performances against top 100 teams makes me feel better. Always worry guys shooting well
Posted by John Coctostan
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Where are you getting those numbers? ESPN has 41.9/38.7/84.8*
Posted by RVA
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KenPom*
Posted by GMAW
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Maybe a bit of an upgrade over Goode. We'll see. Good role player.
Posted by Kajagoogoo
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Goode replacement?*
Posted by RVA
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Or Domask.*
Posted by Illiniphil
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Doesn't seem to play even remotely like SIU Domask.
Posted by GMAW
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Scouting video here
Posted by OB25
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Didn't miss a shot!
Posted by jdl
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All hair team*
Posted by gvibes
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Seems to have been expected for a while
Posted by jdl
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This is a guy we should probably not pursue
Posted by jdl NEWS: Texas Tech guard Pop Isaacs plans to enter the transfer portal, per @GoodmanHoops.⁰⁰The 6-2 sophomore averaged 15.8 PPG this season.https://t.co/TGzRuycMMu pic.twitter.com/R5S1e0u7Wp
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LOL, yeah. I was like “oh, 15 PPG in a HM, I’m interested!” *looks up stats*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Can we get a tl;dr?*
Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes
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He’s a chucker. 35% from the field, 29% from 3*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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I think jdl’s comment was about him also having had rape allegations against him this past year*
Posted by OB25
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I thought we are cool with that no so long as there isn't overwhelming proof
Posted by gvibes
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The alleged victim was his teammate’s sister*
Posted by CWR10
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Yeah, and also from TTU
Posted by jdl
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So he's just an overall bad decision machine. *
Posted by doubledown
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Ah, I just saw his 29%/35%/84%, but that also is very bad!*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Scotty Middleton from tOSU*
Posted by OB25
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Is there like a signing day deadline for this? What's the timeline generally look like for...
Posted by Tuscy
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Portal is open for 45 days
Posted by Dilbert
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My current guesses on what will happen
Posted by OB25
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The staff knows they need a stud or two at the very least.
Posted by Kajagoogoo
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I don't think a Storr reunion is in the works. I think Kylan Boswell and Marcus Hill
Posted by JacobRDaugherty
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I've heard both sides of the Storr argument. Some say he's a lock.
Posted by Kajagoogoo
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Gotta think UK throws a mint at him, right?*
Posted by uofi1998
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If Chin stays, yeah, that's the likely destination if not IL.
Posted by Kajagoogoo
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Cal: "Chin, you have 1 job, and your future depends on it".
Posted by uofi1998
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Delete.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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Lot of talk down here that Cal is going to have to make major staff changes. If that’s the case,
Posted by voiceofreason
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Yeah, thought about that too... I would think OA is protected.*
Posted by uofi1998
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Those can’t be our big adds, right? Hill wasn’t even efficient in the MAC, can’t shoot 3s.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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I will disagree on Boswell. He is 18 now and a Freshman this year. I think he is due for a blow up*
Posted by JacobRDaugherty
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Marcus Hill at bowling green? No thanks*
Posted by gvibes
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Yeah, what am I missing?*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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These things never happen, but the added benefit of Hill is as an alleged package deal with Storr
Posted by OB25
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I guess Illinois is still chasing Oweh from Oklahoma, too. Another decent player.
Posted by Kajagoogoo
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"the right direction"... we're still moving in the right direction, so I'm not worried about that.
Posted by uofi1998
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Most importantly they have learned what to avoid
Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes
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Any chance Sincere developed a jumper?*
Posted by ab75
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Someone posted an interview vid of another player and Sincere hit like 10 straight 3's during....
Posted by Illiniphil
|
He was better than I remembered. 32% from 3*
Posted by gvibes
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13 for 41 is a relatively small sample size. The 4 for 20 on free throws is concerning.*
Posted by Orangeillini
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Chester became a good shooter, and he's Sencire's coach now. Who knows. Would be surprising though.*
Posted by Orangeillini
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I think Boswell from Arizona is likely going to give us another official visit*
Posted by JacobRDaugherty
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I think this is pretty close, just switch Goode and Nico*
Posted by WhitmansFolly
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I think Harris is all in*
Posted by Blazer
|
I liked what I saw of him as a frosh, but I don’t know how you play him and Rodgers together
Posted by DT
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If they are the same players, yes
Posted by Blazer
|
The offense died when we got too committted to booty ball*
Posted by JeffFrank
|
lol, no*
Posted by Blazer
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I do think goode's gone
Posted by snipes824
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I think it more likely all three of those guys stay than all three transfer out *
Posted by meanjeans
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I'd guess they might all stay too -- they are all 20+ minute guys next season*
Posted by Quiz
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We won't be very good if that's the case *
Posted by jdl
|
That's a weird take
Posted by Quiz
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Hard to argue with that
Posted by jdl
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I think your have forgotten how good Sencire was 2 seasons ago
Posted by Quiz
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No I don't think so
Posted by jdl
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This. Sencire was a good, quick energy defender. There were no other strengths
Posted by UofIL6
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Agree*
Posted by illini21
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Yea, I feel this is a pretty accurate assessment*
Posted by OWWDig
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I think all 3 staying would be a very big surprise to everyone*
Posted by OB25
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I’m not saying it’s likely, just that it’s more likely than all of them leaving *
Posted by meanjeans
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Goode went through senior night so I think he’s gone.*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Is Fears a '24 or '25? I thought '25...just trying to think about our starting 5 as it stands for
Posted by OWWDig
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And right now we have 3 open spots for next season?*
Posted by shua
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Yes, if you count Coleman as gone. *
Posted by larue33
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If that’s our starting 5 we are a bottom third team in the big ten.*
Posted by Mrap24
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Can Morez shoot enough to play with Dain? Or is he pretty much a post player right now, too?*
Posted by DT
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I’m betting Dain looks at his options.
Posted by uofi1998
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Who is tampering?*
Posted by Blazer
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He looks to have a decent shooting form
Posted by jdl
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That’s a horrific starting 5. No shooting, no real size.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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Highly doubt that more than 1-2 current players are starters next year.
Posted by OB25
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Probably, which also points out the limited meaning to saying “we are back”
Posted by DT
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If you know what you are looking for, can sell success, and have the NIL funds, it’s as
Posted by voiceofreason
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Yeah I think the interesting part is how Brad builds teams
Posted by jdl
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I understand your point but what you’re describing as being back doesn’t really exist anymore*
Posted by Blazer
|
We’ve led the B1G in conference wins over the last 5 years with three trophies and just went
Posted by meanjeans
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Yep. And other than Purdue, virtually every high level team in college bball this year
Posted by Blazer Meanwhile, traditional development programs that retained guys like Michigan St and Wisconsin were middle of the road.
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It's all relative
Posted by jdl
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Yeah—Miller cured me of thinking the traditional way was feasible.
Posted by DT
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I think we've done really well in the portal
Posted by jdl
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It’s all about bring enough of a draw as a program to keep the guys you want, and attract new talent
Posted by OB25
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There is zero chance that is our starting 5 *
Posted by jdl
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I know. My point is how much we actually need to bring in.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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It's like a Lunardi bracket in August
Posted by jdl
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Right...as I said below, just wanted to get a baseline before portal szn gets rolling*
Posted by OWWDig
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Yeah and also show that we're going to be very active portalling *
Posted by jdl
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Need a wing, stretch 4, and lead guard
Posted by Blazer
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Maybe a 5 to replace Dain too
Posted by jdl
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Good point. And actually, Amani might be able to be that stretch 4 to replace Coleman
Posted by Blazer
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That's the portal era
Posted by jdl
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Get that man the NiL dough already*
Posted by cpsteine
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He's 25. You're right, not worth thinking about lineups until the portal is done *
Posted by jdl
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Definitely...just wanted to get a baseline feel for where we're starting as portal season
Posted by OWWDig
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DGL says he’s back
Posted by biclops
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Surprised how much he played yesterday
Posted by jdl
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The other option was Harmon, who shot like 2 for March.
Posted by DT
|
Harmon had that Damonte Williams regression
Posted by HamptonSki
|
Danny Wolf from Yale, Illinois kid. Really bad against Auburn but was 1st team All-Ivy*
Posted by OB25
|
You sending the Wolfe?
Posted by jdl Danny Wolfe has a "do not contact" symbol next to his name in the portal, per source.
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Danny Wolf does not need NIL and he's leaving Yale
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
|
Just a guess but Northwestern seems like a major fit*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
|
Apparently a Trilly rumor of Georgetown*
Posted by OB25
|
That's all you had to say.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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too short*
Posted by bbonb
|
*points and laughs*
Posted by jdl Michigan is ... not short on scholarships right now. https://t.co/AnatJ8kBoh pic.twitter.com/UEFQKPyge4
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I assume they’ll get Goldin and Davis from FAU*
Posted by OB25
|
Would you guys want Kylan Boswell? Had a pretty rough year but talented
Posted by illini21
|
100% Dude is a great player that is in a bad system for him*
Posted by Desert
|
He's only 18 still? Wow*
Posted by gvibes
|
too short
Posted by assassin
|
though what the heck happened to him once the P12 tourney started?
Posted by assassin
|
rumors he and Tommy Lloyd not getting along
Posted by Poldark "He's jealous of detlef."
|
Lloyd comes off like a complete douche*
Posted by CWR10
|
if he’s a good fit chemistry-wise, yes please*
Posted by Nobster
|
Abso fucking lutely. *
Posted by uofi1998
|
lute....heh*
Posted by Nobster
|
See... it all fits.*
Posted by uofi1998
|
QQ - what happens if a kid in in portal and end up not going anywhere. Are they allowed back in the
Posted by rozoben
|
no, they’re stuck in the portal forever. Lots of wailing and gnashing of teeth in there*
Posted by bbonb
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If the team wants them back. But they’re under no obligation to take them back.*
Posted by OB25
|
Rutgers is a disaster, their top 50 freshman (Griffiths) is portaling too.
Posted by OB25
|
Storr officially in*
Posted by UofIL6
|
Ant Wright and some others are hinting at Kansas being the primary factor in this one.
Posted by Kajagoogoo
|
That's fine. Storr is obviously a helluva talent, and would take him in a heartbeat
Posted by Blazer
|
Well they’ve got nothing better to do than recruit right now*
Posted by Herman Blume
|
Makes sense to me.
Posted by illinilosch
|
He shot 40% from 3 at St. John's. If he can shoot between that and the 32% he did this year
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
|
Yeah his numbers this year were not as good as I thought they were*
Posted by Carl Spackler
|
He shot 48% from 2 though and 80% from the line
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
|
Are there questions about him souring the locker room this year?
Posted by tvillini
|
247 CB for us from an MSU guy *
Posted by jdl
|
interestingly, Ant says we don't lead*
Posted by assassin
|
wonder if his sources are saying UK/Chin *
Posted by jdl
|
Kansas has entered the chat
Posted by assassin
|
what is this, a prediction thread for Ants?
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
|
It’s been the smoke for more than a month. Hope it happens.*
Posted by JFG
|
will be nice when that's official*
Posted by bigbop85
|
Kind of don't want? I don't like inefficient scorers*
Posted by illini21
|
Volume is immense though. I think there is room to increase efficiency with lower usage. I like*
Posted by gvibes
|
Don’t think he has the intangibles of TSJ, but he’s ahead of where he was as a sophomore
Posted by OB25
|
His shooting percentages aren’t amazing but they’re not bad.
Posted by CWR10
|
Figured that wouldn't happen until after he declared he was going to return.
Posted by uofi1998
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Find a way (a big bag) to get him to not wait 2.5 months for the draft process and get it done
Posted by OB25
|
Declared for the draft too. Really covering his bases on getting out of Mootown.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
|
Portal shocker: Devries to West Virginia *
Posted by uofi1998
|
Nice little sweetener to pair with a damn good coach*
Posted by CWR10
|
Can’t read the article but it looks like we’re trying to vulture one of timmer’s guys
Posted by OB25
|
He was a coup for Rashon Burno when he got him
Posted by LWillhite
|
stats read exactly what we want to build the boat out of*
Posted by assassin
|
Sign him up*
Posted by CWR10
|
Boopie
Posted by CWR10
|
More like 5-10 instead of the 6-0 at which they list him
Posted by LWillhite
|
According to Bilas, one of the top ten Boopies of all time. *
Posted by larue33
|
No shrimps*
Posted by uofi1998
|
patrick mccafrey. stay close to caitlyn? play with his brother at nd? fran retiring?*
Posted by Ari Gold
|
why would he be concerned about staying close to his brother's gf?
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
|
At what point are NIL collectives going to require athletes to sign contracts to remain at the
Posted by bbonb
|
Clearly destined for Morgantown...
Posted by uofi1998 Drake guard Tucker Devries has submitted his paperwork to enter the transfer portal, he tells @On3sports.
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or at least nowhere in the Big 12 as an opponent of WVU*
Posted by Potomac
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definitely not arrakis*
Posted by suburbanmyth --not your father's republican party
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Kinda redundant with Dain, but would be a fun get...
Posted by uofi1998 NEWS: Colorado big man Eddie Lampkin will enter the transfer portal, he tells @On3sports.
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I think we need a driver and some shooters.*
Posted by ATL
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And a safecracker and a tech guy.*
Posted by DT
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All right, fine, I'll come out of retirement. But this is my LAST JOB.*
Posted by Sammich
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We just need one more score before the end of regulation. *
Posted by DT
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Wisconsin's Conner Essegian enters portal
Posted by ibdoc
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Was he even on the floor against us in the Big Ten Tourney? Pass.*
Posted by uofi1998
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If Kelsmit becomes available, I'd take him. Essegian? Nah*
Posted by bjl63
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Charmin soft....Underwood would make him cry.*
Posted by Illiniphil
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in this board's opinion, the answer is no...was discussed below when I brought it up last week*
Posted by OWWDig
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Ah, see that now. *
Posted by ibdoc
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No
Posted by Kajagoogoo
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Cuonzo Martin back to Missouri State. My how the turntables…*
Posted by OB25
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It just hit me Illinois has the #1 offense in the country
Posted by OrangeSox
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Saint Thomas of Basketball
Posted by jdl Northern Colorado junior Saint Thomas has entered the transfer portal.
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Started his career at Loyola, so he's not against playing in this state*
Posted by LWillhite
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Saint Thomas of Basketball.........Play-ay for us.
Posted by Philo
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“at UNC” is like that Wisconsin journalist using “the WSJ” in his profile.*
Posted by Illini Guy
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I'm intrigued by 6'7 Dstone Dubar from Hofstra.
Posted by OrangeSox
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Tony Perkins/Iowa G*
Posted by uofi1998
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Perkins walked at Senior Day for Iowa... didn't realize he had eligibility.*
Posted by ijustkrushalot
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The last COVID class - Edey, Hawkins etc
Posted by jdl
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Should I infer anything based on J Werner retweeting it?*
Posted by uofi1998
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probably not, just notable that a conference rival is losing their pg*
Posted by RVA
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it's also pretty absurd that with 126 games played he has another year
Posted by RVA
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Eh, I hope not.
Posted by Kajagoogoo
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We could do worse than a 6’4 PG with 2 years of Big Ten starting experience.
Posted by uofi1998
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He's not a good outside shooter. He'd be a terrible match with Ty's skillset.
Posted by Kajagoogoo
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Fair point*
Posted by uofi1998
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Time to dust off the highlight tape scouting skills on this Jake Davis dude
Posted by OB25
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Disagree. Hair is stupid*
Posted by bjl63
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Storr testing the draft waters
Posted by assassin
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This feels like one we’ll be in on, already says we’ve contacted him
Posted by OB25
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too short*
Posted by assassin
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Great rapper*
Posted by Poldark "He's jealous of detlef."
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his grandfather won 4 straight Cy Young awards. Good genes*
Posted by bbonb
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his other grandfather used to cover the third of the earth not covered by water*
Posted by LWillhite
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Soph 46% 3pt shooter from Belmont, 6'7"
Posted by ATL NEWS: Belmont sophomore Cade Tyson has entered the transfer portal, a source tells @247SportsPortal. One of the best shooters in the country, drilling 46.5% of his 5.5 attempts from three per game. Averaged 16.2 points, 5.9 rebounds. pic.twitter.com/p23Rdx5Vxk
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Seems like a good fit *
Posted by LovetheChief
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South Carolina’s Meechie Johnson
Posted by assassin
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Where is his outrage about Sprinkle moving jobs again?*
Posted by Dilbert
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We’ve contacted this guy playing college ball in Canada…
Posted by OB25
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Son of Doug and Jackie*
Posted by bbonb
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Great form *
Posted by illini thunder
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I hear they call him Keisei Tominag"eh"*
Posted by LWillhite
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I know it would be a terrible look, but out of morbid curiosity, can someone enter the portal while
Posted by meanjeans
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they can, but then they become a horrible abomination against man and God
Posted by Sammich
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LJ Thomas says hello *
Posted by Chuck Woodaby
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Yes*
Posted by Dilbert
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Dayum *
Posted by meanjeans
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saw this guy mentioned somewhere today: Jake Davis from Mercer
Posted by biclops
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seems like developing smoke on this one
Posted by jdl
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does fit our new philosophy of building the whole boat out of 6'6 guys*
Posted by assassin
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Connor Essegian from Wisky. Goode replacement if Luke leaves?*
Posted by OWWDig
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Whispers that he’s not the toughest kid either*
Posted by GMAW
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No way, mid major player. Totally removed from the WI main rotation this season.*
Posted by OB25
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Hmmm… really impressive freshman season. Wonder what happened there*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Don’t think he can guard anyone, we sought out every opportunity to attack him last year
Posted by OB25
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I don’t doubt it but we’ve seen D improve under BU…the kid can shoot lights out.
Posted by OWWDig
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Eh only 35% and probably almost all of those are open spot up 3’s. And 30% this year
Posted by OB25
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Fair*
Posted by OWWDig
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Bizarre this happens before the season is even over.*
Posted by SurfTheBoneyard
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the season’s over for 319 teams*
Posted by bbonb
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Skyy in the portal
Posted by jdl
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So, you’re saying we have a chance*
Posted by bbonb
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Cliff Omoruyi of Rutgers.
Posted by Poldark "He's jealous of detlef."
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Cliff names us as one of the teams that have reached out to him*
Posted by OB25
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Kinda weird...they have a killer class coming in.*
Posted by JFG
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Lost Spencer and Mulcahey this year too
Posted by jdl
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he is interesting *
Posted by Tooldresser
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[Letterman] Sincere...Sencire. Sencire...Sincere [/Letterman]
Posted by jdl St. Louis junior Sincere Parker has entered the transfer portal @On3sports has learned
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Want*
Posted by CWR10
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BOOOOOOOOOOO JDL*
Posted by Jackie
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wut *
Posted by jdl
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One might get the idea that Sencire is portaling *
Posted by Jackie
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Brad was asked about Sencire today and he was very positive. May mean nothing
Posted by ATL
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every shot he is in he is smiling and bouncing up and down*
Posted by memyselfandillini
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Oh, my bad *
Posted by jdl
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Kam Craft...
Posted by uofi1998
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He picked Miami (Ohio)*
Posted by LWillhite
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Unless something changes, it seems unlikely.
Posted by Kajagoogoo
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Kam's craft beer? hard pass*
Posted by RVA
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If anyone is as fascinated by this stuff as I am, I highly recommend the Burner Ball discord
Posted by CWR10
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Reel him in Brad
Posted by jdl Kent State G Reggie Bass has entered the transfer portal. https://t.co/IAPnYT4PUy
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what was the story with him - why did he end up at CMU?*
Posted by cpsteine
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Took his commitment during COVID without seeing him play. After further evaluation, not a B1G player
Posted by CWR10
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He was also an Antigua guy.
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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He doesn’t seem good enough, but it would be funny if our portal additions this year are
Posted by snipes824
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Is there smoke about Storr and some of the Minnesota guys? I keep seeing both
Posted by voiceofreason
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Yes and he kissed the Kohl center court after the last game there this season
Posted by jdl
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Lots of chatter that Storr will be out there to the highest bidder.
Posted by CWR10
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How about two Rockford boys with Storr and STL's Parker?*
Posted by Potomac
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Parker is really intriguing. His per 40 numbers are off the charts*
Posted by CWR10
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Is there some suspicion Storr might be in play?*
Posted by LovetheChief
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Catch and release only to catch again*
Posted by CWR10
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UFI finds the portal works both ways (football)
Posted by jdl BREAKING: Iowa OL Kadyn Proctor will officially re enroll at Alabama this Spring, he tells @on3sports
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No hurt feelings lololololol…
Posted by LeatherneckIllini
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Reportedly took Iowa's NIL money and still bailed
Posted by Jersey - Iowa native Kayden Proctor commits to Iowa but flips to Bama in High School.
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Eat Shit Iowa*
Posted by ATL
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Holy shit that is awesome*
Posted by illini21
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Had fun with this last night on my wife’s side of the family. They are all Iowa fans.
Posted by voiceofreason
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Shit like this makes me hate the transfer portal
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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Yes, but in this very rare case, I love it*
Posted by UofIL6
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Valid
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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Miznoz got a guy
Posted by jdl BREAKING: UT Martin transfer Jacob Crews, one of the top players in the portal, has committed to Missouri, he tells @On3sports.
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And their incoming 2024 class is already #4 on Rivals*
Posted by Potomac
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Might be good enough for them to even win a conference game next yr
Posted by Ron McDon
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It’ll be hilarious if they somehow go 0 for 2024*
Posted by ATL
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One of the good Pepperdine transfers has already committed to Alabama.
Posted by OB25
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Your turn, Muss *
Posted by jdl
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UM's Tarris Reed*
Posted by UofIL6
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No thanks to Kofi Cockburn at home.*
Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes
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De’Shayne Montgomery has heard from Illinois, and others
Posted by Tooldresser
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54% from the field 41% from 3. Hmmmm*
Posted by illini21
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It's beyond ridiculous that schools should have to be out front recruiting portal kids now.
Posted by uofi1998
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Nothing. The ncaa is dumb with no control at all*
Posted by Mrap24
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Bei Mir Bist De'Shayne*
Posted by Sammich
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Name I heard going into the portal looking for a bag after the tournament
Posted by JacobRDaugherty
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Was this part of the Ed Cooley conversation from last week?*
Posted by uofi1998
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This was from UConn booster. There is a UConn booster comes in with a St. Johns booster
Posted by JacobRDaugherty
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I'd love to be a fly on the wall next to those discussions*
Posted by uofi1998
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Players are getting a Million dollars now. This isn't sustainable *
Posted by JacobRDaugherty
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I am very pro players getting paid. The money has to come from somewhere. It feels
Posted by JacobRDaugherty
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It's totally unsustainable.
Posted by uofi1998
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Well, it's clean because it's legal.
Posted by ATL
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It’s not clean since he’s still on Baylor and hasn’t entered the portal*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Got it. Though it kind of has "Baylor Student-Athlete" written all over it.*
Posted by ATL
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Some noteworthy mid-major transfer up candidates
Posted by OB25
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I want to find another Andres Feliz
Posted by ATL
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Not having a super freak who can get us free points in transition every game next year
Posted by voiceofreason
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I can only imagine the dread opponents feel when he catches an outlet in stride*
Posted by CWR10
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Going downhill, ready to forcefully lay it in on their head.*
Posted by DT
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we seem to do better when we have all American type players on the roster
Posted by biclops
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Make Edey an offer to graduate transfer that he can't refuse
Posted by LWillhite
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he should consider because he won’t cut it in the Association*
Posted by bbonb
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that’s xenophobialist*
Posted by bbonb
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now that is a good idea*
Posted by Tooldresser
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I will go with another TSJ...or Domask*
Posted by Tooldresser
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Is there any chance NCAA awards Domask another year?
Posted by jaycee
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Re: I will go with another TSJ...and Domask*
Posted by Illiniphil
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I would also settle for this*
Posted by Herman Blume
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Kanye Clary from PSU, as expected. Their leading scorer, 2 years of eligibility.*
Posted by OB25
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No more shrimps, please.*
Posted by uofi1998
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Rutgers guard Derek Simpson. Starter, but not very good*
Posted by assassin
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221!
Posted by jdl It is 3:25 PM EST and we are now up to 221 D1 transfer portal entries TODAY. https://t.co/fFboL5hQKV
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whatever it takes*
Posted by ATL
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Scotch?*
Posted by timmer
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It's Suntory time*
Posted by ATL
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Dug's in the portal
Posted by assassin
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what about his brother Dig?......hahaha I am here all week folks*
Posted by Tooldresser
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Moi?*
Posted by OWWDig
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000
Posted by Tooldresser
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Squirrel!*
Posted by IlliniOllie
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Dug was *
Posted by jdl
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Do we dig Dug?*
Posted by ATL
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[Juwan] You're welcome! [Howard]*
Posted by UofIL6
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Is he allowed to transfer outside of Michigan?*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Yes, but then he’ll only be allowed to play road games in the state of Michigan.*
Posted by DocWalk20
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No one thinks this is an actual good idea, right?*
Posted by Sounder
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to a point, sure. *
Posted by ijustkrushalot
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are the harvard guys a joke? that rich guy transferred from mit. and filipowski is related to who
Posted by torinese
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AJ Casey (Miami) was at one time a big deal in Chicagoland
Posted by Potomac
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He was pretty clearly on a Mike Shaw/DJ Williams path*
Posted by CWR10
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